New research suggests that doing household chores can support heart health in women between 63 and 97 years old.
The researchers also kept tabs on what the women did while they went about their day-to-day activities.
That included tracking chores like washing dishes, gardening, cooking, and showering.
During the study period, 616 women were diagnosed with heart disease and 268 with coronary heart disease.
The researchers also found that 253 had a stroke and 331 died of cardiovascular disease.
But the risk of heart issues was much lower for participants who were active.
cardiologist and medical director of Non-Invasive Cardiology at MemorialCare Heart and Vascular Institute at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, California
All movement is good for your heart.
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His study found that these had the most bang for your cardiovascular buck.
Any movement will be beneficial compared to no movement.
All movement is good for your heart, Dr. Wong says.
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