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Study Reveals Men Need Double Exercise for Heart Health

11/5/2025

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A study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research finds that men need twice as much exercise as women to gain similar heart health benefits.
The analysis used data from over 85,000 United Kingdom (UK) adults, showing women who exercise 250 minutes reduce heart disease risk by 30%.
Men require about 530 minutes per week for the same effect, and higher-intensity workouts yield greater cardiovascular benefits.

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A study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research finds that men need twice as much exercise as women to gain similar heart health benefits.
The analysis used data from over 85,000 United Kingdom (UK) adults, showing women who exercise 250 minutes reduce heart disease risk by 30%.
Men require about 530 minutes per week for the same effect, and higher-intensity workouts yield greater cardiovascular benefits.