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Stats: Daily walking lowers post-stroke death risk by 54%

People who walk or garden at least three to four hours per week (30 minutes/day), or bike at least two to three hours per week or the equivalent after having a stroke could have a 54% lower risk of death from any cause, according to a recent study. Younger stroke survivors - those under age 75 - benefited most: their risk of death was reduced by 80%. Those over 75 who exercised the minimum experienced less of a benefit, but were still 32% less likely to die. The retrospective analysis can't prove cause and effect, but it can motivate organizations and residents to encourage daily exercise after a stroke.

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