People whose genotype supports physical activity found to have lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease

In a study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä’s Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, it was found that individuals with a genetic predisposition for higher levels of physical activity have fewer risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and a reduced risk of developing hypertension, cerebrovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes. The study was conducted as an international collaboration and was published in the European Journal of Epidemiology.