Health Tip: Exercise to Help Your Heart and Lungs

Aerobic exercises include walking, swimming, running, biking and hiking

(HealthDay News) -- Regular aerobic exercise -- including walking, running and swimming -- is key to better cardiovascular and lung health.

The Cleveland Clinic mentions these possible benefits of aerobic exercise:

  • Helps maintain a healthy body weight
  • Helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
  • Helps increase endurance.
  • Helps manage stress.
  • Helps ensure better sleep.
Diana Kohnle

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