Source: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Summary:
Over 39,000 women over age 45 were surveyed for exercise history and followed up for 9 yr for occurrence of heart disease
The most active women during high school and age 18-22 were more than twice as likely to meet activity recommendations at middle age than the least active
Physical activity during middle age predicted reduced risk of subsequent heart disease
Conclusion: Women who are active as young adults are more likely to be active in middle age, and physical activity in middle age is associated with lower risk of developing heart disease
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