Older women who are physically active have better heart health than those who are sedentary. This was the finding of a recent study from the University of Buffalo that used fitness trackers on a diverse sample of almost 6000 women aged 63-99.
Those who kept moving had a lower risk of heart failure and even light physical activity brought benefits. The risk of developing heart failure was highest in women who managed fewer than 2000 steps a day. The researchers concluded that 30 minutes of exercise and 3600 steps a day was a reasonable target
