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Winchester, NWTF and Richard Childress Racing Bring Conservation to the Track at Darlington
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, March 21 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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Winchester, NWTF and Richard Childress Racing Bring Conservation to the Track at Darlington
Conservation is taking center stage at one of NASCAR's most iconic venues as Winchester, the National Wild Turkey Federation and Bass Pro Shops debut a special-edition No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet at the Goodyear 400 in Darlington, South Carolina.
"Partnerships like this allow us to connect people to conservation in a meaningful way," NWTF co-CEO Jason Burckhalter said. "Having
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EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, March 21 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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Winchester, NWTF and Richard Childress Racing Bring Conservation to the Track at Darlington
Conservation is taking center stage at one of NASCAR's most iconic venues as Winchester, the National Wild Turkey Federation and Bass Pro Shops debut a special-edition No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet at the Goodyear 400 in Darlington, South Carolina.
"Partnerships like this allow us to connect people to conservation in a meaningful way," NWTF co-CEO Jason Burckhalter said. "Havingthe NWTF represented on the No. 3 car puts our mission in front of millions of NASCAR fans, including right here in our home state of South Carolina, and introduces new audiences to the impact of conservation and the importance of protecting our hunting heritage. We are incredibly thankful to Winchester Ammunition and Richard Childress Racing for this opportunity."
The inclusion of the NWTF in this campaign comes at no cost to the organization, providing valuable national exposure that expands the NWTF's reach to new audiences, thanks to Winchester's dedicated support.
The bold paint scheme, made possible through Winchester and Richard Childress Racing, prominently features the NWTF alongside Bass Pro Shops and Winchester Long Beard(R) XR(R), highlighting a shared commitment to conservation, wildlife habitat and America's hunting heritage. The initiative serves as a high-visibility platform to raise awareness among NASCAR's diverse and passionate fan base about the importance of conservation and the role hunters and partners play in sustaining wildlife populations.
Winchester has stood alongside the NWTF since its founding in 1973, serving as the organization's first million-dollar sponsor and contributing more than $2 million to support conservation delivery. This long-standing partnership has helped conserve millions of acres of habitat and advance science-based wildlife management across the country.
The Winchester Long Beard(R) XR(R) shotshell, featured on the car, has become a trusted name among turkey hunters nationwide. Known for its dense patterns and knockdown power, Long Beard(R) XR(R) has also proven its performance at the NWTF World Still Target Championship, where it has helped set records and redefine expectations for turkey load performance.
The timing of the race aligns with the spring turkey season across much of the country, when wild turkeys are top of mind for outdoor enthusiasts. By bringing this message to the track, partners are connecting the excitement of racing with the traditions and conservation efforts that sustain the outdoors.
Fans can catch the No. 3 "Committed to Conservation" Chevrolet at the Goodyear 400 on FS1, with coverage also available via the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
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About the National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted over 25 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. Since 2022, the NWTF has also invested over $2.3 million in critical wild turkey research that, when leveraged with partner contributions, has resulted in more than $22 million to guide the management of the wild turkey and to ensure sustainable populations. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale to deliver healthy forests and wildlife habitats, clean and abundant water, resilient communities and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF continues to unite a nation through the life-changing power of the outdoors.
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Original text here: https://www.nwtf.org/content-hub/winchester-nwtf-and-richard-childress-racing-bring-conservation-to-the-track-at-darlington
[Category: Animals]
OSMA Weighs In During Additional Legislative Hearings This Week
DUBLIN, Ohio, March 21 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news:
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OSMA Weighs In During Additional Legislative Hearings This Week
In addition to House Bill 220 and House Bill 579, OSMA is tracking numerous other issues that had committee hearings this week:
House Bill 682
Physician-Administered Drugs/ "White-Bagging"
OSMA submitted written proponent testimony for the second hearing of HB 682 in the House Insurance Committee this week. HB 682 is sponsored by Rep. Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) and Rep. Gayle Manning (R-Avon). OSMA expressed support for this legislation
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DUBLIN, Ohio, March 21 -- The Ohio State Medical Association issued the following news:
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OSMA Weighs In During Additional Legislative Hearings This Week
In addition to House Bill 220 and House Bill 579, OSMA is tracking numerous other issues that had committee hearings this week:
House Bill 682
Physician-Administered Drugs/ "White-Bagging"
OSMA submitted written proponent testimony for the second hearing of HB 682 in the House Insurance Committee this week. HB 682 is sponsored by Rep. Meredith Craig (R-Smithville) and Rep. Gayle Manning (R-Avon). OSMA expressed support for this legislationprotecting patients from suffering potential treatment delays and quality risks that can result from the complex and flawed "white-bagging" policy requirements imposed by insurers.
"White-bagging" occurs when insurers require that specialty drugs be shipped directly to a health care provider from a designated specialty pharmacy, instead of allowing the provider to use drugs they have readily available in their own in-house pharmacies. It often takes place when the drug needed for a patient must be administered by a provider at a facility. For example, injectable medications or infusions, such as some treatments that may be used in oncology. Physicians treating these patients need the ability to deliver this care to patients quickly and efficiently in order to meet each patient's unique needs. HB 682 is designed to better ensure safety for patients while promoting better health outcomes and saving patients from higher cost-sharing responsibilities that often come from insurer mandates.
House Bill 537
Midwives
HB 537, which seeks to regulate and license certified midwives and licensed midwives in Ohio, had its second hearing (proponent testimony) in the House Children and Human Services Committee on Wednesday. OSMA has been working on this issue for months with the sponsors, Rep. Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Rep. Melanie Miller (R-Ashland), and other interested parties. We continue to express concerns regarding provisions of this legislation related to the scope of practice, eligibility criteria, and license requirements for midwives under the bill. The next step in the process for HB 537 will be an opponent testimony hearing, during which OSMA will have the opportunity to present these concerns to committee members.
House Bill 561
Childhood Vaccinations
OSMA has joined the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a coalition of other healthcare organizations in opposition to HB 561, legislation which would weaken public health protections which help prevent infectious disease outbreaks. Specifically, this legislation, sponsored by Rep. Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) and Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford), would remove the hepatitis B vaccine from childcare requirements, limit the ability of schools and childcare centers to manage outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, and undermine accurate vaccination reporting. HB 561 had its second hearing (proponent testimony) in the House Health Committee on Wednesday. In response, OSMA, Ohio AAP, and the rest of the coalition are sending a letter to the committee members detailing our serious concerns with this legislation.
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Please stay tuned for more timely OSMA updates as committee hearings and legislative sessions continue!
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Original text here: https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sd/news_article/615697/_PARENT/layout_details-news/false
[Category: Medical]
Hospitals drive progress in Japan's heart failure care
DALLAS, Texas, March 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Hospitals drive progress in Japan's heart failure care
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DALLAS, March 21, 2026 -Research shows the burden of heart failure is largest among people over 60 years of age, and Japan has the highest proportion globally of people over age 65. [1] Recent research suggests heart failure may impose a larger health care burden in Japan than is currently thought, signaling a need for improved screening and prevention, as well as earlier intervention with guideline-directed medical
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DALLAS, Texas, March 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Hospitals drive progress in Japan's heart failure care
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DALLAS, March 21, 2026 -Research shows the burden of heart failure is largest among people over 60 years of age, and Japan has the highest proportion globally of people over age 65. [1] Recent research suggests heart failure may impose a larger health care burden in Japan than is currently thought, signaling a need for improved screening and prevention, as well as earlier intervention with guideline-directed medicaltherapies that improve clinical outcomes. [2]
The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, today recognized three hospitals in Japan working to improve care for patients experiencing heart failure. The hospitals received Get With The Guidelines(r) - Heart Failure awards, which reflect their consistency in adhering to evidence-based treatment to improve care and outcomes.
The Get With The Guidelines - Heart Failure awarded hospitals include:
* Kyoto University Hospital, in Kyoto, which received a Bronze Plus award;
* Kyushu University Hospital, in Fukuoka, which received a Bronze Plus award; and
* Nagoya University Hospital, in Nagoya, which received a Bronze award.
The awarded hospitals are participating in a Heart Failure Center Certification pilot program that brings together several national university hospitals and a private university hospital identified by the American Heart Association and the Japanese Circulation Society across multiple regions of Japan as early adopters of the Association's international certification pathway. These new awards mark the first milestone toward achieving certification.
Through the pilot program, hospitals use the Get With The Guidelines(r) framework to support continuous quality improvement. This approach uses the gold standard of ongoing data collection, analysis and feedback to help care teams follow the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatment guidelines and improve care delivery.
"Get With The Guidelines has been adapted for use in hospitals across Japan," said Koh Ono, M.D., PhD, FAHA, professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Kyoto University Hospital. "Through participation in Get With The Guidelines and efforts toward obtaining American Heart Association Heart Failure Center Certification, hospitals are strengthening evidence-based practice and improving heart failure care nationwide."
The American Heart Association's quality improvement and certification programs continue to expand globally. The Association's international work is designed to help hospitals strengthen systems of care by tracking performance, benchmarking progress and continuously closing gaps between guidelines and day-to-day practice.
Learn more about the American Heart Association's international health care quality programs at heart.org/InternationalQI.
Additional Resources:
* American Heart Association International
* Follow AHA/ASA news on X @HeartNews
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public's health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For Media Inquiries: 214-706-1173
Michelle Rosenfeld: mmstuckey@gmail.com
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
[1] Zhang L, Ono Y, Qiao Q, Nagai T. Trends in heart failure prevalence in Japan 2014-2019: a report from healthcare administration databases. ESC Heart Fail. 2023 Apr 5;10(3):1996-2009. doi: 10.1002/ehf2.14321.
[2] Ibid.
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Original text here: https://newsroom.heart.org/news/hospitals-drive-progress-in-japans-heart-failure-care
DEC Rejection of Enforcement Discretion Request Threatens Refrigerant Supply, Puts New York Businesses at Risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 21 -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release:
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DEC Rejection of Enforcement Discretion Request Threatens Refrigerant Supply, Puts New York Businesses at Risk
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) expressed strong concern following the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) decision to reject requests for enforcement discretion under 6 NYCRR Part 494.
The decision comes despite mounting warnings from industry stakeholders that the current
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 21 -- The Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International issued the following news release:
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DEC Rejection of Enforcement Discretion Request Threatens Refrigerant Supply, Puts New York Businesses at Risk
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) expressed strong concern following the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) decision to reject requests for enforcement discretion under 6 NYCRR Part 494.
The decision comes despite mounting warnings from industry stakeholders that the currentregulatory timeline will disrupt refrigerant availability across the state.
Without enforcement flexibility, grocery stores, convenience stores, and other businesses that rely on refrigeration systems are expected to face significant refrigerant shortages in the near term, threatening daily operations and increasing costs for businesses and consumers alike.
"DEC's decision puts New York businesses in an impossible position," said Alex Ayers, HARDI's Vice President of Government Affairs. "Without an adequate supply of compliant refrigerants, essential businesses like neighborhood grocery stores and restaurants will struggle to operate and serve their communities."
Industry experts have repeatedly warned that supply chain constraints and misalignment with federal standards make compliance with Part 494 timelines impractical, and the consequences extend beyond individual businesses. Shortages could lead to Increased consumer prices, reduced availability of fresh and frozen foods, and strain on already-fragile supply chains.
"This bill affects basically every New York resident, business, hospital and school in the state by revising a regulation that right now makes people pay huge amounts of money to keep their refrigeration system going," said Ken Pokalsky, VP of Government Affairs of the Business Council of New York State. "New Yorkers want the state to be more affordable and this bill does just that -- and it is so important that it pass or consumers will be forced to dig deep into their pockets and no one can afford that."
In response to these concerns, local business leaders joined Senator Christopher Ryan to highlight newly introduced legislation (S9066/A9596) aimed at addressing deficiencies in Part 494 and aligning New York with federal standards.
The legislation seeks to provide regulatory clarity and prevent further economic harm without sacrificing climate leadership.
Watch the full (https://vimeo.com/1175568239/bdf6be7abc) Press Conference from Friday, March 20.
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Original text here: https://hardinet.org/posts/press-release/dec-rejection-of-enforcement-discretion-request-threatens-refrigerant-supply
[Category: Air Conditioning/Refrigeration]
BSA: National AI Legislative Framework Sets Path for Action by Congress
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following statement on March 20, 2026:
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BSA: National AI Legislative Framework Sets Path for Action by Congress
BSA CEO Victoria Espinel issued the following statement following the release of the National AI Legislative Framework:
"The Business Software Alliance welcomes President Trump's leadership in releasing the White House National AI Legislative Framework. The Framework helps catalyze a needed conversation in Washington, grounded in the reality that building trust in AI and enabling its broad adoption requires clear,
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WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following statement on March 20, 2026:
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BSA: National AI Legislative Framework Sets Path for Action by Congress
BSA CEO Victoria Espinel issued the following statement following the release of the National AI Legislative Framework:
"The Business Software Alliance welcomes President Trump's leadership in releasing the White House National AI Legislative Framework. The Framework helps catalyze a needed conversation in Washington, grounded in the reality that building trust in AI and enabling its broad adoption requires clear,workable national rules for the United States.
BSA in particular welcomes the Framework's emphasis on several core areas of consensus, including combating fraud and abuse, developing an AI-ready workforce, ensuring that AI developers can fairly access training data, and -- importantly -- advancing AI adoption by addressing barriers to use and strengthening the testing and evaluation tools needed to build trust in AI systems.
Enacting a national AI law will be the responsibility of Congress, and BSA has urged lawmakers to pursue a "Preemption with Precision" approach as the best path to achieve a durable, bipartisan national law that still allows for appropriate state-level flexibility. We appreciate President Trump's work to set a strong foundation for action on national AI legislation, and we look forward to working with Republicans and Democrats in Congress as they consider the Administration's proposal."
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ABOUT BSA
The Business Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) is the global trade association of the enterprise software industry, representing companies that are leaders in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, quantum, and other breakthrough technologies. We work in over 20 markets in the US, Europe, and Asia, advocating for policies that build trust in technology so that every industry sector and the public can benefit from innovation.
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Original text here: https://www.bsa.org/news-events/news/bsa-national-ai-legislative-framework-sets-path-for-action-by-congress
[Category: Business]
American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries Posts Commentary: For Whom Are Trump Accounts Especially Advantageous?
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 21 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following posted the following commentary by content writer and reporter Paul Mulholland:
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Trump accounts are great for helping a child get a head start on retirement, but may be less suited for certain specialized purposes than other accounts, suggests a whitepaper.
Advantages
The paper notes that there is really no reason to pass up the $1,000 seed money available for children born between 2025 and 2028, "Trump accounts offer qualifying children free money that families shouldn't leave
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 21 -- The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries issued the following posted the following commentary by content writer and reporter Paul Mulholland:
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Trump accounts are great for helping a child get a head start on retirement, but may be less suited for certain specialized purposes than other accounts, suggests a whitepaper.
Advantages
The paper notes that there is really no reason to pass up the $1,000 seed money available for children born between 2025 and 2028, "Trump accounts offer qualifying children free money that families shouldn't leaveon the table."
"These accounts' unique strength is that qualifying children can receive contributions that may not be available otherwise," the paper explains.
Trump accounts can receive contributions from employers, state governments, and charitable donations that might be unavailable in other cases.
Drawbacks
However, Trump accounts have some drawbacks compared to other accounts. For one, as others have noted, Trump accounts are restricted to U.S. equity index funds.
"The all-equity investment options offer little global diversification and risk mitigation as children approach withdrawal age," the paper explains. This can greatly increase the downside risk for investors, especially as they approach the age of 18 when they can make certain qualified distributions, such as for higher education.
529 accounts also have greater tax advantages for higher education saving than Trump accounts, since qualified distributions from 529s are on a Roth basis, whereas Trump account distributions are taxed as ordinary income. 529s also have higher contribution limits and broader investment options.
Families should be careful to weigh the trade-offs of Trump accounts with other accounts. The only straightforward positive of Trump accounts is that it opens additional contribution sources.
Additionally, children are not automatically enrolled. The paper argues that many families will not go through the enrollment process, "and those most likely to miss out are lower-income families."
However, children are not currently enrolled in retirement savings at all unless they have an income to open an IRA and are excluded from many plans in any case.
"When all these factors are considered," the paper concludes, "Trump accounts may be less favorable than most existing account structures for family savings, beyond available seed, philanthropic, governmental, and employer contributions available for certain children."
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Original text here: https://www.asppa-net.org/news/2026/3/for-whom-are-trump-accounts-especially-advantageous/
[Category: Human Resources/Personnel]
American College of Cardiology: Rise and Sweat! Morning Exercise Linked With Lower Cardiometabolic Risk
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:
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Rise and Sweat! Morning Exercise Linked with Lower Cardiometabolic Risk
Any exercise is better than none, but early morning physical activity may bring added benefits
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People who regularly exercised early in the morning were significantly less likely to have coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or obesity compared with people who exercised later in the day, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).
The
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WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:
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Rise and Sweat! Morning Exercise Linked with Lower Cardiometabolic Risk
Any exercise is better than none, but early morning physical activity may bring added benefits
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People who regularly exercised early in the morning were significantly less likely to have coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or obesity compared with people who exercised later in the day, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).
Theresearch is based on health records and Fitbit-derived heart rate data from over 14,000 people. Although it is unclear whether the relationship between exercise timing and cardiometabolic health is causal or mediated by other factors, researchers said the findings could inform approaches for counseling patients on physical activity based on a more granular look at exercise behaviors than has been possible before.
"Any exercise is going to be better than no exercise, but we tried to identify an additional dimension relating to the timing of exercise," said Prem Patel, a medical student at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School and the study's lead author. "If you can exercise in the morning, it seems to be linked with better rates of cardiometabolic disease."
Cardiometabolic disease markers such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity are associated with an increased risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Getting regular physical activity is known to reduce a person's risk of these markers as well as serious cardiac events.
Researchers analyzed data from 14,489 individuals participating in All of Us, a large national study. Minute-level heart rate data from Fitbit devices were analyzed over the course of a year. To track bursts of physical activity, the researchers identified periods when participants had an elevated heart rate for 15 consecutive minutes or more. The methodology differs from other studies since it is based on the body's response to exercise--elevated heart rate--rather than tracking particular activities such as walking to work, doing household chores or working out at the gym.
Researchers assessed each participant's exercise in 15-minute intervals throughout the day and grouped participants into categories based on their timing of exercise. Based on health records, researchers analyzed associations between exercise timing and high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and hyperlipidemia (elevated LDL-C cholesterol or triglycerides). They also assessed rates of cardiovascular outcomes such as coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation and accounted for other risk factors relevant to cardiovascular health such as age, sex, income level, total activity level, sleep duration, alcohol use and smoking status.
Compared to those who exercised later in the day, those who frequently exercised in the morning were 31% less likely to have coronary artery disease, 18% less likely to have high blood pressure, 21% less likely to have hyperlipidemia, 30% less likely to have Type 2 diabetes, and 35% less likely to have obesity. These associations were independent of the total daily amount of physical activity. Exercise between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. was associated with the lowest odds of coronary artery disease.
Researchers said that the study offers a more holistic view of exercise than previous research and suggest that exercise timing may represent a previously underappreciated aspect of cardiometabolic health. Most studies have historically assessed total physical activity levels or tracked exercise timing for short periods; this is the first large study to assess exercise amount and timing based on long-term data from wearable devices.
"In the past, researchers have mainly looked at how much physical activity to do, the number of minutes or the intensity of physical activity," Patel said. "Now with 1 in 3 Americans having a wearable device, we're gaining the ability to look at exercise at the minute-by-minute level, and that opens a lot of doors in terms of new analyses."
The findings show an association only and do not indicate whether early exercise habits cause improvements in health markers, researchers said. Patel said that biological factors such as hormones, sleep or genetics may play a role in the associations they observed. Behavioral and psychological factors also could be involved; for example, exercising early in the day could lead to higher energy levels and healthier food choices throughout the day, or it could be more common among people who prioritize healthy habits in general. Further research could help to determine the role of such factors and help inform exercise recommendations, the authors said.
For more information on the benefits of exercise on cardiovascular health, visit www.CardioSmart.org/MoveMore.
Patel will present the study, "Exercise Timing and Relationship with Cardiometabolic Disease," on Sunday, March 29, at 12:30 p.m. CT / 17:30 UTC in Posters, Hall E.
ACC.26 will take place March 28-30, 2026, in New Orleans, bringing together cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists from around the world to share the newest discoveries in treatment and prevention. Follow @ACCinTouch, @ACCMediaCenter and #ACC26 for the latest news from the meeting.
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in over 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart.org patient resources and more, the College is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at ACC.org.
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Original text here: https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2026/03/18/20/45/Rise-and-Sweat-Morning-Exercise-Linked-with-Lower-Cardiometabolic-Risk
[Category: Medical]
