General · 18 June 2026
Women cut heart risk 44% with this weekly exercise
Regular strength training could significantly lower women's risk of heart attack and disease, especially when combined with aerobic exercise. A new study found women doing two or more hours of weight training a week had a 44% lower risk of heart attack. Researchers tracked over 117,000 women for nearly 15 years, suggesting resistance training is key for public health.
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