During our younger days, our body goes through a lot. From stress to aging, our bodies change. For older people, it is more likely to be a disease. Not only that, walking, running and other fast activities also feel like a task. Activities like housework, gardening, cooking and self-care are also like a task. The study was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Also read – 5 Superfoods That Can Reduce Your Cancer Risk
A multidisciplinary team led by researchers from the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at the University of California San Diego led the study and studied the impact of daily life movements on the risk of cardiovascular disease. Also read – World Heart Day 2021: Why are young people more likely to have a heart attack? Explained, watch the video
Women who exercised for at least four hours daily had a 43 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease, a 43 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease, a 30 percent lower risk of stroke, and, in particular, cardiovascular, compared to women with less than two hours of movement in daily life. 62% lower risk of disease death. Also read – Studies show that young people in India are more susceptible to heart disease
“Studies show that all movements count towards disease prevention,” said Steve Nguyen, first author, PhD, MPH, postdoctoral scholar at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health. “Spending more time in the movement of daily life, which involves a wide range of activities when we are all on our feet and out of the chair, results in a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.”
The researchers used a machine-learning algorithm to categorize every minute spent waking up into one of five behaviors: sitting, sitting in a vehicle, standing still, moving or running or running daily life. Movements of everyday life include activities that take place while standing or walking inside a room or patio, such as getting dressed, preparing meals, or gardening.
As part of the Women’s Health Initiative Objective Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health study, researchers measured the physical activity of approximately 5,416 American women between the ages of 63 and 97 who did not have heart disease at the start of the study.
Participants wore a research-grade accelerometer for seven days to determine how much time they spent in movement and, importantly, the types of normal everyday life behaviors that result in movement and were not included in previous studies of light and medium. -To-intense physical activity. Previous studies have generally focused on the intensity and duration of activities such as running and brisk walking while the current study measured small movements of varying intensity during activities such as cooking.
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in both women and men in the United States, with the highest rate among adults aged 65 and over.
In this study, 616 women were diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, 268 with coronary heart disease, 253 with stroke and 331 with cardiovascular disease.
“Most of the movements performed by older adults are related to the tasks of daily life, but are not considered physical activity. Understanding the benefits of movement in everyday life and adding it to the guidelines for physical activity may encourage more movement,” said senior author Andrea Lacroix. D., MPH, distinguished professor and head of the Department of Epidemiology at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health, said. .
(With ANI inputs)
