The Importance of Leg Health: Aging and Disease Prevention (1) Aging affects our legs, as muscle strength and bone density decline. Traditional Chinese medicine links leg health to the overall health of organs.
(2) Research presented at the European Society of Cardiology's "Heart Failure 2023" Congress shows that strong legs reduce the risk of heart attack progressing to heart failure.
(3) The study analyzed 932 heart attack patients from 2007 to 2020 and found that those with stronger leg muscles had a lower chance of developing heart failure.
(4) Leg health is also a window into overall health, with changes indicating aging and different diseases. (5) Joint wear and tear with age can cause walking pain, while leg cramps signal calcium deficiency.
(6) Hypothyroidism can lead to cold feet, and poor blood circulation may cause coldness. (7) Foot numbness may be temporary due to posture or a sign of neuropathic conditions.
(8) Varicose veins on the legs can lead to dangerous conditions. (9) To promote leg health, exercises like squats, toe raises, and leg lifts can be done.
(10) Yoga, swimming, and walking or running also benefit leg muscles and overall health.