A recent study was published in the journal Stroke that reinforces the value of cardiovascular exercise.
This study included 39,315 female participants with an average age of 54. 11.9 years of follow-up with these test subjects showed that 473 of them had an ischemic (clot-related) stroke and 102 had hemorrhagic (bleeding) stroke. The study focused on comparing women who walk regularly with those that do not. Here is the findings:
Women who walk 2 or more hours per week reduced their risk of any kind of stroke by 30% and their risk of hermorrhagic stroke by 57%. If they walked at a brisk pace those numbers increase to 37% and 68% respectively.
The team that conducted this study emphasized that physical activity is essential to cardiovascular health. We at Brockton PT absolutely agree and were here to help you start exercising if you need us. If you have any pain or injuries that are keeping you from participating in physical activity we can help, don't hesitate to give us a call.
This study included 39,315 female participants with an average age of 54. 11.9 years of follow-up with these test subjects showed that 473 of them had an ischemic (clot-related) stroke and 102 had hemorrhagic (bleeding) stroke. The study focused on comparing women who walk regularly with those that do not. Here is the findings:
Women who walk 2 or more hours per week reduced their risk of any kind of stroke by 30% and their risk of hermorrhagic stroke by 57%. If they walked at a brisk pace those numbers increase to 37% and 68% respectively.
The team that conducted this study emphasized that physical activity is essential to cardiovascular health. We at Brockton PT absolutely agree and were here to help you start exercising if you need us. If you have any pain or injuries that are keeping you from participating in physical activity we can help, don't hesitate to give us a call.
Read more about the study here: http://www.healthscout.com/news/1/637789/main.html
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