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So you thought you were invincible. Now it's time for a reality check. At least 30 -
40% of baby boomer's have some sort of cardiovascular disease! The good news is
that you still have time to turn your health around.

Baby boomer's have grown up in a time of increasing prosperity, with fast cars, fast
food and a quick fix solution for every personal problem. But the price for

an affluent lifestyle may be heart disease. Experts say our generation may be the
most vulnerable to heart disease ever.

Also, the passing of time, has given rise to a growing dissatisfaction with fast living,
and a yearning to live a simpler and healthier lifestyle. For this reason, many baby
boomer's are adopting new lifestyle habits. They are eating healthy foods, exercising
and learning to meditate, in their quest for improved health and longevity.

While many of us may still feel like invincible rock 'n' roll teens at heart, the truth is
that we are now the older generation - and in the process we have also incurred a
greater risk of heart disease and related conditions, including high cholesterol and
blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.

The good news is that we CAN change the world after all - at least our personal
world. Use this guide to reduce your risks. The payoff: Improved health and
longevity:

STRESS Unresolved stress is the number #1 killer among baby boomer's and the
antidotes to stress include supplementing your diet with B & C vitamins - exercise
and meditation. Walking, cycling, swimming,Yoga, Qi Gong and Plates are forms of
gentle exercise that are gaining in popularity.

Hypertension (high blood pressure) makes the heart work harder, contributing to
chest pain related to heart disease. If unchecked, high blood pressure increases the
risk of heart attacks, stroke and kidney disease.

It is possible to lower your blood pressure with healthy lifestyle measures such as
losing weight, quitting smoking, limiting intake of caffeine (in coffee, tea and
sodas), refined sugar, trans fats (butter substitutes) and alcohol, all of which can
contribute to the problem, as well as cutting back on salt (sodium chloride), and
practicing relaxation methods to prevent stress overload.

It would be best to make these changes under the supervision of a health care
professional.

If you haven't been exercising regularly, find a partner or pet dog to walk or run with
you. After your exercise, sit down in a quiet place for 15 minutes and breathe slowly
and deeply while counting your breaths. And be sure to drink plenty of liquids

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