Men May Need More Exercise Than Women to Lower Heart Disease Risk
New research shows that men might need higher levels of physical activity than women to achieve the same heart-protective benefits. Explore the study’s findings on exercise, cardiovascular health, and practical tips for staying heart-healthy at any age.
A recent study suggests that men may need to exercise more than twice as much as women to reduce their risk of coronary heart disease. The research, which analyzed data from over 80,000 individuals in the UK Biobank, found that women who engaged in moderate to vigorous physical exercise for about 250 minutes a week reduced their risk of heart disease by about 30%, while men required about 530 minutes. The study highlights the need for sex-tailored exercise regimens, as current global guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity per week for everyone.
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