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Study: Women lack exercise; at risk of developing metabolic syndrome

A national study shows that women are less likely than men to get at least 30 minutes of exercise per day, resulting in greater odds of developing metabolic syndrome – a risky and increasingly prevalent condition related to obesity.

A national study shows that women are less likely than men to get at least 30 minutes of exercise per day, resulting in greater odds of developing metabolic syndrome – a risky and increasingly prevalent condition related to obesity.

The study, now online in the journal Preventive Medicine, was conducted at Oregon State University by Paul Loprinzi and Bradley Cardinal, professor of social psychology of physical activity at OSU. Loprinzi is now an assistant professor of exercise science at Bellarmine University. He conducted the research when he was a student in Cardinal’s lab at OSU.
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In the News:
Everyday Health, April 11, 2012
Shape, April 12, 2012
Huffington Post, April 13, 2012
Self, April 24, 2012
Shine, April 25, 2012
South Florida Times, April 26, 2012

Faculty in this piece:
Bradley Cardinal