A new study shows that people who have heart disease and regularly workout typically save in yearly healthcare costs according to Lisa Rapaport. The American Heart Association states that people should be getting at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity five times a week. Moderate activity includes mowing the lawn, cleaning or walking at a fast pace. The AHA also states that 25 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity three times a week or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity is acceptable. Activities that are considered vigorous are running, swimming laps or participating in an aerobics class. This amount of activity has been shown to reduce complications and death from heart disease. According to the study, only one-third of heart disease patients get this amount of weekly exercise.
A nationwide survey was completed in 2012 involving over 26,000 adults. The study found that 9 percent of these adults had cardiovascular disease. The participants that had cardiovascular disease had overall higher healthcare costs. Heart disease sufferers that workout at least 30 minutes five times a week typically saved $2,500 each year in healthcare costs. It is speculated that if at least 20 percent of heart disease patients would meet their minimum physical activity recommendations, approximately $6 billion would be saved a year in healthcare costs. Participants of the survey that had high blood pressure were not included in the heart disease group, which may have led to an underestimation of those with heart disease and thus would increase the average amount paid for healthcare costs. It is never too late to start exercising, but it should always be done under a physician's care. To find out more ways to improve your health, please visit our website at www.oxborochiro.com.
