Heart risk lessens with more exercise - UPI

In a study of more than 27,000 U.S. women, the risk of cardiovascular disease events decreased with higher levels of physical activity.

The women, part of the Women's Health Study, ranged in age from 45 to 90 were assessed for a risk factors and different levels of exercise.

Lead author Dr. Samia Mora of the Harvard Medical School said there was a 40 percent reduction in heart attack and stroke between the highest and lowest exercise groups....