India, Nov. 2 -- One of the fundamental pillars of safeguarding heart health is exercising. It keeps the heart pumping efficiently and keeps the cardiovascular system resilient. From blood pressure levels to weight management, there are ample benefits. But did you know the amount of exercise needed for better heart health benefits differs from person to person? One way this distinction appears is sex-based.

A study published in the journal of Nature Cardiovascular Research on October 27, 2025, unveiled this difference in how men and women gain heart health benefits from exercise. Turns out, women may gain the same level of heart protection as men with nearly half the amount of activity as men. The study examined wearable device data from...