Brief Intense Exercise Significantly Reduces Women's Heart Attack Risk
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A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that women can significantly reduce their risk of heart attacks by engaging in just four minutes of high-intensity daily activities, such as climbing stairs. The research, which analyzed data from the UK Biobank study, found that women who averaged 3.4 minutes of intense activity daily had a 45% lower risk of heart attacks, strokes, or heart failure. The benefits were less pronounced in men. Experts emphasize that even brief daily exertion can substantially improve heart health, particularly for women who do not engage in regular exercise.
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- The small thing women can do to cut the risks of heart attacks and strokes The Independent
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