A simple way for older adults to assess arterial stiffness: reach for the toes

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 04:49 in Psychology & Sociology

How far you can reach beyond your toes from a sitting position - normally used to define the flexibility of a person's body - may be an indicator of how stiff your arteries are.

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