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Study Reveals Women Need Less Exercise for Heart Health

11/7/2025

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A study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research finds women may require less exercise than men to gain similar heart health benefits.
From 85,000 participants, the study shows women need about 250 minutes weekly to cut coronary heart disease risk by 30%, while men need about 530 minutes.
The authors cite biological differences, including higher estrogen levels in women, and call for revised guidelines.

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Story summary

A study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research finds women may require less exercise than men to gain similar heart health benefits.
From 85,000 participants, the study shows women need about 250 minutes weekly to cut coronary heart disease risk by 30%, while men need about 530 minutes.
The authors cite biological differences, including higher estrogen levels in women, and call for revised guidelines.