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Short Daily Movements Slash Heart Attack Risks, Experts Say

8/29/2025

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Daily movement, even in short bursts, can significantly reduce heart attack risks, according to a US cardiologist.
The NHS recommends 150 minutes of exercise weekly for heart health.
The UK has seen an 18% increase in heart-related deaths from 2019 to 2023, with rising cases of heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
Unhealthy diets and COVID-19 disruptions are contributing factors to this trend.

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Daily movement, even in short bursts, can significantly reduce heart attack risks, according to a US cardiologist.
The NHS recommends 150 minutes of exercise weekly for heart health.
The UK has seen an 18% increase in heart-related deaths from 2019 to 2023, with rising cases of heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
Unhealthy diets and COVID-19 disruptions are contributing factors to this trend.