Youth Physical Education Cuts Midlife Heart Disease Risk, Study Shows

Youth who skip physical education classes have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life, partly because lack of early activity leads to less healthy behaviors in mid-life. Engaging in physical education and additional physical activities during youth promotes sustained healthy habits that lower future CVD risk. This highlights the importance of encouraging consistent physical activity from an early age as a practical preventive strategy against heart disease[1].