Exercise has fewer health benefits for middle-aged women than men, a study has found. A woman going for a brisk walk with her partner will gain less in terms of relaxing her arteries and lowering her blood pressure, say scientists. A reduction in the stiffness of the arteries can lower the risks of developing heart or circulatory disease. The stiffness is a product of ageing and high cholesterol and fatty diets and puts more strain on the heart. Professor Jeremy Pearson of the British Heart Foundation said: ‘Although post-menopausal women don’t see quite the same exercise benefits as men, staying active will still reduce their overall risk of developing heart disease.’

Source: Daily Mail June 05, 2018 00:27 UTC