Here's a gift you have to get for yourself this holiday season: 8 weeks.
Why? Because if you challenge yourself to eat better and exercise more, after just 8 short weeks of good habits, your arteries will start to become more elastic. Here's why that's so good for your heart.
Cardio Tune-Up
When arteries are flexible and stretchy, they hold up better to wear and tear, and your heart doesn't have to work as hard to pump blood. Think of them like you would a rubber garden hose: One that's soft and flexible -- not stiff and brittle -- is far less likely to bust and cause water pressure problems. (Are you artery smart? Test your knowledge with this multiple-choice question.)
After just 8 weeks of eating a Mediterranean-style diet and doing something active, like walking every day, you can make all your internal hoses more elastic. Sounds like time well spent! (Check your current heart health.)
Another Benefit
Just as great -- after 8 weeks, exercise starts to feel easier because you've boosted your exercise capacity. You'll feel so good, you won't want to quit your new healthy habits. Make a commitment today to start diving into your RealAge Plan as part of your New Year's resolutions. Sign in to see your plan.
RealAge Benefit: Developing a RealAge Plan can make your RealAge as much as 29 years younger.
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Why? Because if you challenge yourself to eat better and exercise more, after just 8 short weeks of good habits, your arteries will start to become more elastic. Here's why that's so good for your heart.
Cardio Tune-Up
When arteries are flexible and stretchy, they hold up better to wear and tear, and your heart doesn't have to work as hard to pump blood. Think of them like you would a rubber garden hose: One that's soft and flexible -- not stiff and brittle -- is far less likely to bust and cause water pressure problems. (Are you artery smart? Test your knowledge with this multiple-choice question.)
After just 8 weeks of eating a Mediterranean-style diet and doing something active, like walking every day, you can make all your internal hoses more elastic. Sounds like time well spent! (Check your current heart health.)
Another Benefit
Just as great -- after 8 weeks, exercise starts to feel easier because you've boosted your exercise capacity. You'll feel so good, you won't want to quit your new healthy habits. Make a commitment today to start diving into your RealAge Plan as part of your New Year's resolutions. Sign in to see your plan.
RealAge Benefit: Developing a RealAge Plan can make your RealAge as much as 29 years younger.
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The RealAge Web site now has a new look and feel. Check out all the changes and then give us your feedback!
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