Women, sweat out 30 mins each day to prevent heart disease

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Written By: Agencies | Updated : June 15, 2015 9:57 PM IST

The importance of regular exercise and other physical activity cannot be stressed enough to prevent cardiovascular diseases. A survey has suggested that women over the age of 30 should exercise regularly as physical inactivity is the biggest risk factor for heart disease. (Read: Exercise tips for people with heart disease)

The Heart Foundation survey on exercise habits found that 24 percent of male students did 60 minutes or more of exercise a day, compared to 11 percent of females, News.com.au reported. Trevor Shilton, Heart Foundation spokesman said that women who exercise enough to cause sweating or a faster heart beat for 30 minutes five times a week, were up to 35 percent less likely to suffer from heart disease, strokes or blood clots. (Read: 6 ways exercise helps your heart stay healthy)

Shilton added that there were certain times in a woman's life like in late teens and after having children when she was more at risk of cutting out exercise due to study and work pressures.

Source: IANS

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