Moderate Exercise Prevents Stroke

DUARTE, CALIFORNIA —A recent study conducted at the Beckman Research Institute and presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference in San Diego found that moderate exercise could significantly lower your risk of stroke.

The study looked at the number of strokes that occurred among about 133,500 participants who took part in the California Teacher’s Study, which ran from 1996 to 2010.

The team found that those who took part in moderate physical activity within the three years before the study were 20 percent less likely to have a stroke, compared to those who were inactive.

According to study author, Sophia Wang:

"I was surprised that moderate physical activity was most strongly associated with a reduced risk of stroke."

The researchers noted that moderate exercise is considered brisk walking, or even doing work around the house (mopping, mowing the lawn).

If you are interested in minimizing your risk for stroke, you might want to consider adding moderate exercise to your lifestyle.


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