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Women Gain Greater Heart Health Benefits from Exercise

10/30/2025

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A study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research finds that women derive greater heart-health benefits from exercise than men.
Women can reduce their risk of coronary heart disease by 30% with 250 minutes of weekly exercise, while men need 530 minutes for the same benefit.
The study analyzed data from 85,000 participants and suggests women who meet guidelines have a 22% lower risk of heart events, compared with 17% for men.

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A study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research finds that women derive greater heart-health benefits from exercise than men.
Women can reduce their risk of coronary heart disease by 30% with 250 minutes of weekly exercise, while men need 530 minutes for the same benefit.
The study analyzed data from 85,000 participants and suggests women who meet guidelines have a 22% lower risk of heart events, compared with 17% for men.