Men Need Moderate-to-Heavy Exercise for Stroke Prevention

A new study of 3,298 people showed that men who regularly participated in moderate-to-heavy exercise¹ (jogging, tennis, swimming) had a 63 percent less chance of having a stroke.  Lighter exercise such as walking or golfing did not confer such benefits. 

It is a sad commentary on the priorities of men that only 20% of them in the study performed such exercise.  The average age in the study was 69 years and the participants were followed for nine years – watching for a first stroke.

Our bodies are made to be used.  A sedentary lifestyle is a fast track to poor health.