Women who exercise have a drastically reduced risk of heart disease compared to those who sit for long periods, a new study finds. Cutting sedentary time by just one hour a day decreased a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease by more than 10 percent and heart disease by more than 25 percent. Previous studies have shown that switching out sitting with physical activity reduces the risk of several illnesses including kidney disease, lung disease, liver disease, Alzheimer's and even cancer. Researchers found that for each additional hour per day spent not sitting, women had a 12 percent decreased risk for cardiovascular disease and a 26 percent lowered risk for heart disease. Because of this, the researchers are calling for public health officials to stress the importance of heart health among older women.

Source: The Star February 20, 2019 06:00 UTC