Take your heart to the gym

"Your cholesterol levels are good," - my latest blood test results showed. 2 years ago it was dangerously high.

I am convinced that physical activity remains an essential component of a heart-healthy lifestyler, and it also affects cholesterol levels. We must get out of our chair and show our hearts we really care.

First of all, you'll feel better. No kidding. You'll have more energy, more get-up-and-go. You'll sleep better, and you'll enjoy life at an amazingly improved level.

Exercise is an essential component of any weight loss program and vital for keeping off those pounds. Exercise is 1 of the greatest stress-busters.

You'll be more productive at work. Most people feel sleepy by midafternoon. Those who exercise regularly find that midday letdowns are a thing of the past.

Oh, by the way, you'll live longer. You'll prevent heart attacks.

Moreover, it's not only a matter of quantity of life but also quality. Exercise can make those senior years golden. Look around us. Notice men and women who seem much younger than their years. They have more energy, get things done, and seem a lot happier. 9 times out of 10, you'll find that those men and womenj make exercise a way of life.