"Gender Disparity in Exercise: Study Finds Women Need Half as Much as Men for Longevity"

A new study suggests that women may require less exercise than men to achieve similar longevity benefits, with women needing about half the amount of exercise as men to lower mortality risk. The study found that women can achieve an 18% lower risk of dying by exercising 140 minutes a week, compared to men who need 300 minutes. Physiological differences, such as muscle mass and lean body mass, may explain why women gain greater longevity benefits from exercise. The findings highlight the importance of regular leisure-time physical activity for overall survival and may help motivate women to engage in exercise.