Food & NutritionFitness Affects Stroke RiskResearchers have found that getting fit can have a large effect, at any ageSavePrintThe preventative power of exercise can protect men from the devastating effects of stroke, researchers found. Jonny Kennaugh/UnsplashReuters1/13/2019|Updated: 2/10/2022 Low fitness levels have long been tied to higher risk for heart problems. Now researchers say men’s cardiorespiratory fitness is tied to their risk for stroke as well. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesCiti Announces Match Program for Government Contribution to Trump AccountsFeb 07, 2026Canada Make Winning Start, US Women Thump Finns, Germany and Sweden Triumph at Winter OlympicsFeb 07, 2026Former World Series Champ Terrance Gore Dies at 34Feb 07, 20263 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Dies at 47Feb 07, 2026Related TopicsexercisestrokeCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare