Although this needs to begin as a good practice from childhood, it becomes even more essential as we get older. So many of the illnesses that can otherwise ravage our lives, can be prevented or halted if detected early enough. If you have risk factors such as a family member who has had heart disease or breast cancer, if you’re post-menopausal or live a particularly stressful life, please add a regular appointment with your GP to your diary. There are well-persons’ clinics where you can have your blood pressure checked along with other non-invasive investigations.
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No matter what your age, from 8 to 80, exercise will improve your life. But if you’re not used to exercise, then do add it to your regime gently, taking precautions to protect your muscles by keeping them warm, and your heart by building up slowly and having a cool-down period when you’re ending.
