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    HEALTH BRIEFS

    Jul 25, 2021 1 minute

    FIT TO BUST

    thletes are two and half times more likely than non-athletes to develop irregular heart rhythms (atrial fibrillation), suggests research published in. Previous studies have shown that physical activity can improve cardiovascular health, but the new research suggests there is a threshold beyond which exercise is linked to heart issues. Younger athletes, aged 55 and under, had a much higher risk of atrial fibrillation than older athletes. And those in sports such as rugby and netball had a higher risk than athletes taking part in endurance sports such as orienteering or rowing.

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