Does Physical Fitness Prevent Heart Attacks?

A recent study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggests that people who exercise habitually are more likely to survive their first heart attack, and an overall absence of exercise may be life threatening as it increases the risk of death following a cardiac arrest.

The findings in this study imply that staying physically fit and active are essential for patients who have experienced a myocardial infarction. Though the focus was specific to the designated patient population, the actual findings apply to many other disease states and conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and so on. Specific to heart disease and stroke, daily physical activity can help prevent the condition by strengthening the heart muscle, which in turn lowers blood pressure, raises high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels and lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels, improving overall blood flow and increasing the heart’s working capacity. On top of this, physical activity helps to reduce body fat by building or preserving muscle mass and improving the body’s ability to use calories. Combined with proper nutrition, physical activity can significantly help with controlling or preventing obesity, a help to patients who are prone to having a heart attack.

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