Study Debunks Theory: 150 Minutes of Weekly Exercise Isn’t Enough to Prevent Heart Attacks
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- •New study challenges the WHO’s recommendation of 150 minutes of weekly exercise to prevent heart attacks
- •Research published in *Journal of the American Heart Association* analyzed data from 4,874 men
- •Those exercising less than 150 minutes per week had a 20% higher risk of heart attacks
- •Exercising more than 300 minutes per week reduced heart attack risk by 30%
While the importance of exercise is widely acknowledged globally, debates about its optimal duration continue to persist. According to a study by *Malayala Manorama*, merely 150 minutes of weekly exercise—often recommended to prevent heart conditions like heart attacks—may not be sufficient. Instead, the findings suggest that four times this amount, or 600 minutes (10 hours), of exercise per week is necessary. These results have been published in the prestigious medical journal, *Journal of the American Heart Association*.
The research was conducted by scientists from the *University of California San Diego* in the United States. After analyzing data from 4,874 older men, the study revealed that individuals who exercised less than 150 minutes per week faced a higher risk of heart-related complications compared to those who exercised more. Specifically, while those who exercised between 150 and 300 minutes saw a 20% reduction in heart attack risk, the risk dropped by as much as 30% for those who exercised beyond 300 minutes.
