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 ArticlesPeru Declares 30-day State of Emergency in Lima to Tackle Rising CrimeOct 22, 2025American Eric Lu Crowned Winner of Chopin Piano CompetitionOct 20, 2025Centrist Rodrigo Paz Wins Bolivian Presidency, Ending Nearly 20 Years of Leftist RuleOct 19, 2025What Jewels Did the Louvre Thieves Steal?Oct 19, 2025Related TopicsexercisestrokeCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare