Stroke and exercise

Filed in archive Studies on August 6, 2005

Exercise can reduce the risk of a stroke:

High levels of physical activity, such as running, swimming or heavy gardening during leisure time can reduce your risk of stroke, according to a study reported in Stroke: Journal of the american heart association. In addition, walking or biking to and from work for up to 29 minutes a day may also reduce the risk of strokes caused by a blood clot (ischemic stroke).

("High levels of physical activity can reduce your risk of stroke", News-Medical.Net, Aug.4)