Study Reveals Men Require Double the Exercise of Women to Cut Heart Disease Risk

A new study reveals that men need to engage in double the physical activity compared to women to significantly lower their risk of coronary artery disease, highlighting important sex differences in health strategies.

• The study, published in Nature (journal), analyzed data from over 80,000 individuals in the United Kingdom, finding a 30% reduction in cardiovascular disease risk for women exercising 250 minutes weekly.
• Researchers suggest that men may require up to 500 minutes of physical activity weekly to achieve equivalent benefits in reducing coronary artery disease risk, emphasizing the need for tailored health guidelines.
• This analysis underscores the importance of sex-specific strategies in health recommendations, as existing guidelines may not adequately address the differing exercise needs for men and women.