"Study: Women Reap Greater Health Benefits from Less Exercise than Men"

A recent study suggests that women may experience greater health benefits from exercising regularly than men. Women who engaged in 2.5 hours of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise weekly were 24% less likely to die compared to non-regular exercisers, while men had a 15% lower chance of dying with the same exercise routine. The study, analyzing data of over 400,000 U.S. adults, found that women could achieve similar health benefits with less exercise than men. The reasons for this difference are not entirely clear, but the study emphasizes the importance of fitting exercise into one's weekly routine for optimal health, with recommended exercises including aerobic and strength-training activities.