Obama remains in excellent health, lowers cholesterol level

The president is in excellent health and is getting into even better shape, lowering his cholesterol level and gaining muscle since his last exam, his personal physician reported Tuesday.

The 6-foot-1 Obama is focusing on healthy lifestyle choices and exercises daily with a focus on aerobics fitness and resistance weight training, said Dr. Ronny L. Jackson.

Other details from the exam show that Obama has a body mass index of 22.8, which is considered normal, and that he has a resting heart rate of 56 beats per minute.