Childhood sedentariness linked to premature heart damage – light physical activity reversed the risk (IMAGE)

University of Eastern Finland

Childhood sedentariness linked to premature heart damage – light physical activity reversed the risk

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In 1682 children followed up from age 11 to 24 years, increased sedentariness from childhood through young adulthood caused excessive heart enlargement, irrespective of obesity or hypertensive category. Light physical activity effectively reversed the risk of premature heart damage.

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Andrew Agbaje.

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