The fitter you are in your mid-life the lesser the chance of you suffering a stroke in old age says a study led by an Indian-origin researcher which reinforces the benefits of being physically fit throughout life. The findings showed that those with the highest level of fitness have a 37 per cent lower risk of stroke after the age of 65 compared to their counterparts with the lowest level of fitness. The association between fitness and stroke risks existed even in the presence of other chronic conditions and factors such as high blood pressure Type 2 diabetes and atrial
