![]() ![]() Age-related stiffening of the arteries is a precursor of the loss of arterial integrity, which leads to high blood pressure, a propensity to develop blood clots in the lining of the arteries, and possibly stroke and heart attack. Healthy arteries are flexible and elastic, which helps keep blood pressure normal. The inability to perform this simple task could mean that your arteries have lost flexibility and become stiff and rigid. ![]() The study, published in the American Journal of Physiology, indicates that, among people 40 years and older, the ability to bend over in a sitting position and touch your toes might be correlated with the risk for heart attack or stroke. Study Reveals the Link Between Flexibility and Arterial Stiffness But here’s a new twist (pun intended) on what stretching does for your body: Research indicates that flexibility in the body may be related to flexibility of the arteries, and thereby to cardio-vascular health. Many people come to yoga for help with back pain, blood pressure, and stress, or simply to try out a new form of fitness. ![]()
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