Moderate levels of physical activity are associated with a reduced risk of stroke and overall cardiovascular risk, without requiring vigorous sporting activity.
Does physical activity reduce the risk of stroke in the general population?
Moderate physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of stroke across diverse populations, without the strict need for vigorous sporting activity.
Most prospective studies have shown physical activity to be associated with a reduced risk of stroke. The results of existing studies suggest that this benefit is seen in both men and women, in younger and older subjects and in subjects with and without pre-existing coronary heart disease. Sporting (vigorous) activity does not appear to be essential to achieve this benefit. Moderate levels of physical activity may be sufficient to achieve a significant reduction in stroke risk and overall cardiovascular risk.
Wannamethee et al. (Sun,) conducted a review in Stroke. Physical activity was evaluated on Stroke risk and overall cardiovascular risk. Moderate levels of physical activity are associated with a reduced risk of stroke and overall cardiovascular risk, without requiring vigorous sporting activity.