Heart disease and stroke risk are lowest in those who engage in morning physical activity. A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology has found that morning physical activity is associated with the lowest risk of heart disease and stroke. The study, which included over 8
Exercise has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Regular physical activity can improve cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol levels, and improving blood sugar control. It can also help with weight management and stress reduction, both of which are important factors in reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
The study used data from the UK Biobank to investigate the relationship between physical activity and the risk of heart disease and stroke in 86,657 adults. Participants, who were free of cardiovascular disease at the start of the study and ranged in age from 42 to 78 years old , wore an activity tracker for a week. The study found that morning physical activity was associated with the lowest risk of heart disease and stroke, regardless of the total daily activity level.
In a second analysis, the investigators divided participants into four groups based on the peak time of physical activity: 1) midday; 2) early morning ; 3) late morning ; and 4) evening . The categories were selected according to peak times of activity in the study population, rather than being predetermined before the study began. Associations between peak time of activity and incident cardiovascular disease were analyzed using midday as the reference group.
The findings were consistent regardless of the total amount of daily activity, and whether participants described themselves as a morning person or an evening person. When the results were analyzed separately according to sex, the investigators found that the results were particularly prominent in women but no longer significant in men.
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