Research published in the online journal Heart recommends 20 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous exercise in early old age to help reduce the chances of heart disease. This research reinforces the idea of ‘better late than never’ when it comes to exercise.
It’s no surprise that physical activity is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and longer life, but this research helps to outline the importance of exercise for those in their 70s. Few studies have looked exclusively at whether exercise in later life can help ward off heart disease and stroke in old age, so researchers for this study set out to plug this knowledge gap.
