Brisk exercise linked to better arterial health already in childhood

High levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are associated with lower arterial stiffness in 6–8-year-old children, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. No similar association was found for light physical activity. Published in Pediatric Exercise Science, the findings constitute part of the Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children (PANIC) Study carried out in the University of Eastern Finland. The study was conducted in collaboration with the University of Cambridge.Increased arterial stiffness indicative of the development of cardiovascular disease