Different types of physical activity offer varying protection against heart disease
Friday, November 16, 2018 - 17:50
in Health & Medicine
While it is well known that physical activity is important for heart health, neither research nor recommendations consistently differentiate between the benefits of different types of physical activity. New research found that while all physical activity is beneficial, static activities -- such as strength training-- were more strongly associated with reducing heart disease risks than dynamic activities like walking and cycling.