Early Childhood Physical Activity Linked to Heart Disease Protection Later in Life

Research points to early childhood physical activity as the determinant for heart health.

In the July 2019 Pediatrics article: 

"Physical Activity and Trajectories of Cardiovascular Health Indicators During Early Childhood," (published online June 11).

Over four hundred 3-to-5 year-old children were assessed over a three year period to determine these findings: children slowed the hardening of their arteries with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. "The protective effects of physical activity on heart health begin in early childhood and may carry over into childhood and adulthood."

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