New Study Finds Gardening and Housework Good for Heart Health
A new study released this week finds that everyday activities like gardening, do-it-yourself projects and even housework may be just as good as formal exercise for reducing the risk of a stroke and heart attacks, according to Swedish researchers. People over the age of 60 can reduce their risk of cardiovascular issues by almost 30% and extend their life simply by staying busy with daily activities, as just being active cuts into the time that would otherwise be spent sitting around. Palm Beach Cardiovascular Clinic , which offers cardiovascular care in Palm Beach, Florida, points to this research as an easy way for seniors and people of all ages to do something everyday to improve heart health. A spokesperson for the clinic added, "This just shows that you don't need to push yourself to work out every day or do anything strenuous to keep your heart healthy. Sometimes it's the simplest things that keep us healthy in the long run." The clinic spokesperson also pointed t...