How exercising calf muscles can help prevent heart attack – Times of India
It is hard to believe that there can be any link between heart and calf muscles. But just like there has been an increased discussion on the subject of root canal treatment and heart attack links, similarly something as remote a body part as a calf can have a role to play in heart health. In today's world, many people spend long hours sitting at desks, or in cars, which can lead to prolonged inactivity of the calf muscles.This sedentary behavior is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks.Let’s understand how!The calf muscles, especially the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, play a critical role in pumping blood to the heart. When these muscles contract, they act like a pump, pushing deoxygenated blood back up toward the heart through the veins. This m...