Daily physical activity can help prevent heart disease and stroke by strengthening your heart muscle, lowering your blood pressure, raising your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels (good cholesterol) and lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels (bad cholesterol), improving blood flow, and increasing your heart's working capacity.
Center for Disease Control Recommendations:
> Physical activity for older adults
> Why it's important for people with diabetes to stay active
American Heart Association Recommendations:
> Physical activity for adults
> Getting active to control high blood pressure