The document discusses the impact of a healthy, active lifestyle on the cardiovascular system. It states that regular exercise leads to long-term benefits like an enlarged and thicker heart muscle, lower resting heart rate, increased stroke volume and cardiac output, improved recovery rate, and healthier veins and arteries. It also notes that a healthy diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol helps lower blood pressure and improves cholesterol levels. Maintaining an active lifestyle with exercise and a nutritious diet promotes cardiovascular health.