"Women Reap Greater Cardiovascular Benefits from Less Exercise than Men, Study Shows"

A new study suggests that women may need less exercise than men to achieve the same cardiovascular benefits, with women needing just under 2.5 hours of moderate to vigorous aerobic physical activity per week compared to five hours for men. The research, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found that women who engaged in regular physical activity had a 24% reduced mortality risk, compared to 15% for men. The study also highlighted differences in the benefits of strength training for men and women. However, experts caution that the findings are based on observational data and need further confirmation.