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Heart Health May Need More Than 150 Minutes | Science News

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New research flips the script on heart-healthy exercise: while 150 minutes weekly is a solid start, true protection against heart attack and stroke may require 560 to 610 minutes—nearly four times more. A massive study of 17,000 people over eight years found that only those hitting the higher threshold saw a 30% risk reduction, with less fit individuals needing even more to match the benefits. Though current guidelines remain valid as a baseline, experts now urge personalized targets for maximum cardiovascular payoff. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47dc92aadb4af817

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