Practice yoga for a healthy heart

Want to keep your heart healthy, but not a fan of traditional cardio workouts? According to new research, practising yoga might just be the answer.

IF YOU want to get your heart into good nick, but the thought of running or cycling is enough to have you hiding in bed all day, then new research from Erasmus University Medical Centre in Rotterdam is something you’ll want to peek over the duvet for.

Scientists have found regularly performing yoga reduces stress levels and increases fitness enough to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.