What are the effects of physical activity on stroke risk?
Studies have shown that physical activity can reduce the risk of stroke. For example, a meta-analysis of observational data found that individuals who engaged in regular physical activity had a lower risk of ischemic stroke compared to those who did not. Additionally, a study from the Northern Manhattan Stroke Study found that physical activity was associated with a lower risk of ischemic stroke. Additionally, a 2009 study from the National Runners Health Study found that increased levels of vigorous physical activity was associated with a reduction in incident stroke risk. Therefore, physical activity is associated with a reduction in stroke risk. 