Medically Reviewed
Dr. Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM
Preventive Medicine & Public Health Specialist
Last Reviewed: September 22, 2025
Youth who do not participate in physical education classes are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life. Engaging in physical education alone or combined with additional physical activity during youth promotes healthier behaviors by mid-life, which helps reduce CVD risk. This highlights the importance of encouraging regular physical activity from an early age to support long-term heart health.
Source: PubMed
URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40976421/?utm_source=Other&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pubmed-2&utm_content=1DmWOa7abSbeDIZM9WWG3B2FEaUG-LAeYiOxQ6NF7ld3qGPEuM&fc=20250922010134&ff=20250922010248&v=2.18.0.post9+e462414[1]
Date: September 22, 2025
References
- Physical activity in youth and cardiovascular disease risk in later-life: Mediation by mid-life factors in a large cohort of Swedish adults. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40976421/?utm_source=Other&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pubmed-2&utm_content=1DmWOa7abSbeDIZM9WWG3B2FEaUG-LAeYiOxQ6NF7ld3qGPEuM&fc=20250922010134&ff=20250922010248&v=2.18.0.post9+e462414 Accessed November 8, 2025
