Lack of exercise increases the risk of heart disease

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The number of women in the United States with cardiovascular disease is on the rise due to a lack of physical activity, a new study shows.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, according to the Daily Mail website.

The American Heart Association estimates (AHA) That this situation kills every year 400,000 women – almost the same number of females who die from cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease and diabetes combined.

When variables such as race are considered, statistics become more pronounced. The prevalence of heart disease among African American women is much higher among white women.

However, most cases of cardiovascular disease can be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices, such as exercise and a balanced diet.

The study, conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, found that more than half of women with cardiovascular disease do not exercise enough, and the number has increased over the past decade.

The study points out that there is much to be done to improve physical activity among women with cardiovascular disease who benefit from increased levels of exercise – to ensure they have optimal heart health.

The researchers added that regular exercise can keep the body younger and affect the biological age of the person.

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