A study just released by researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Britain's University of Liverpool shows the worrisome trend for women of that age group even though the overall trend is showing a decrease in deaths related to heart disease. Experts think that increasing rates of obesity in younger adults, among other factors, are to blame.
Andrea Vogt-Palmer of FitwithAndrea.com says that many risk factors leading to heart disease, like obesity, are a reflection of our unhealthy lifestyle, along with a combination of bad diet and lack of exercise. "If that is true, then it is also true that you can decrease the risk of heart disease, or even early death, by improving your eating habits and increasing your daily physical activity," Vogt-Palmer says.
According to the American Heart Association and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the number one killer for men and women is heart disease, which accounts for about 700,000 deaths each year, which is about 29% of all US deaths.
The CDC recommends that maintaining a healthy weight by eating an overall healthy diet in combination with regular physical activity (at least 30 minutes on most days of the week) can help lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels and prevent obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Vogt-Palmer points out that the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association released new guidelines encouraging Americans of any age to strength-train at least twice a week on top of a regular cardio workout to build a healthier body. It is recommended that adults perform eight to twelve repetitions of eight to ten exercises using appropriate weight for their individual fitness level. By exercising all major muscle groups (arms, shoulders, chest, back, upper legs and lower legs) regularly, we also prevent losing muscle mass and gaining fat as we age.
FitwithAndrea.com is committed to showing how you can transform to a healthy lifestyle by creating healthy eating habits, increasing physical activity, de-stressing your life and generally having a more positive mindset.
For further information, please e-mail Andrea Vogt-Palmer at andrea@fitwithandrea.com.
