Research

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Higher levels of total, occupational, and nonoccupational physical activity are inversely associated with the risk of major cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including coronary events, stroke, and CVD death, in Chinese adults.

Aim for about 1 hour of moderate activity (like brisk walking) daily. This benefit applies whether you get it from work, chores, commuting, or leisure time. If you have high blood pressure, talk to your doctor before starting vigorous exercise, as the benefits may be less clear or potentially risky at very high intensities if uncontrolled.

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Among Chinese adults, higher occupational or nonoccupational physical activity was associated with significantly lower risks of major CVD.
Derrick Bennett et al. · JAMA Cardiology · 2017

Why this rating

Large prospective cohort (n=487,334), long follow-up, adjusted for numerous confounders, corrected for regression dilution bias.

Source

Association of Physical Activity With Risk of Major Cardiovascular Diseases in Chinese Men and Women

Derrick Bennett et al. · JAMA Cardiology · 2017

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