The Claim
In adults with elevated coronary artery calcium (CAC >100 Agatston units), regular physical activity in the top quartile of the cohort is associated with a 36% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 20% lower risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and delays death onset by 31%, suggesting that physical activity may extend survival even in advanced subclinical disease.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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If you're an adult with early signs of heart disease but no symptoms yet, being very active can help you live longer and avoid heart problems — studies suggest it might delay death by over 30%.
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In adults with elevated coronary artery calcium (CAC >100 Agatston units), regular physical activity in the top quartile of the cohort is associated with a 36% lower risk of all-cause mortality and a 20% lower risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and delays death onset by 31%, suggesting that physical activity may extend survival even in advanced subclinical disease.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that adults with early signs of heart disease who exercise regularly live longer and have fewer heart problems, just like the claim says.
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