As more people age today and the Baby Boomers hit 55 and beyond, they need to know about maintain a healthy vascular system. Vascular disease is a problem in the senior population and these are the people that need to focus on preventative measures.
The vascular system includes the arteries and veins that bring oxygen-rich blood to the vital organs, the brains and the legs. Many vascular problems can lead to carotid artery disease, walking problems, foot ulcers, gangrene, abdominal aortic aneurism and more.
Five keys to vascular health include: stopping smoking, eating a healthy low fat diet, maintaining good cholesterol levels, taking care of blood pressure and exercising on a regular basis. Each of these is something that you can control and that will help you to have vascular health.