Lifestyle adjustments in obese seniors can boost vascular health

Small lifestyle changes really can make a big difference in improving vascular health in older adults with obesity, according to a study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest School of Medicine. Eliminating just 200 calories a day combined with 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise four days a week was associated with significant improvement in aortic stiffness, a measure of vascular health. The study was published in a recent issue of the American Heart Association’s jour nal…
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