According to recent study, a simple method can help you know the condition in what condition is your heart. Specifically, the health experts suggest that if you are flexible enough to reach your toes, then your heart is in good shape too.
The Heart and Circulatory Physiology Journal, published an article which explains that you can easily test the condition of your heart by touching your toes.
In order to perform the procedure you have to sit on the floor first, with your legs stretched and your toes pointing up. Then try to reach out and touch your toes with your hands. If you are flexible enough to touch them, it means that your heart is flexible and healthy, too.
The study was conducted in USA (University of North Texas) and participated by 526 individuals aged 20 to 83. While they were trying to touch their toes their blood pressure was measured and the arteries and heart activity was closely observed. Finally, it was confirmed that participants with heart disease couldn’t touch their toes. This research found a link between the body and the artery elasticity, especially in participants over 40.
Try this method and if you can touch your toes while sitting straight, your heart is in still in a good condition. But if you cannot it might be time to visit your cardiologist.
Source: myhealthylifeteam
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