Link between physical activity time and stroke named
A link has been established between the level of physical activity and the risk of stroke.
A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that morning physical activity may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, even if overall physical activity levels are not high.
The authors of the article , including Gali Albalak, Marjon Stijntjes, David van Bodegom and others, note that participants who are physically active in the late morning have a lower risk of developing coronary heart disease.
It was also emphasized that chronoactivity plays an important role in the fight against cardiovascular diseases.
Recommendations for physical activity are 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75–150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week for adults and older adults to maintain general health.
Risk of stroke
A trend in the risk of ischemic stroke or stroke was found to be associated with the level of physical activity at different times of the day.
High levels of physical activity during the night from 12:00 to 06:00 are associated with a higher risk, while high levels of physical activity during the morning hours from 08:00 to 11:00 are associated with a lower risk.
The study findings suggest that changes in physical activity patterns, particularly in the morning, may help improve health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
High levels of physical activity at night increase the risk of stroke, while high levels of physical activity in the morning are associated with a reduced risk.
