Exercise Helps Lessen the Blow of a Heart Attack

Studies show that people who are physically active have greater odds of surviving a heart attack and of avoiding depression after the event.

Published: April 1, 2016

One of the goals of regular exercise is, of course, to avoid a heart attack. But if that event, known clinically as a myocardial infarction (MI), is in your future, just know that being physically active in the months and years leading up to a heart attack can help you survive it both physically and emotionally.