Is your workout really helping? Study reveals how air pollution could be quietly eroding the lifesaving benefits of exercise
Published on: Nov. 29, 2025, 1:24 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Breathing polluted air significantly weakens the health advantages of regular exercise, a new study reveals. While physical activity still offers protection, its effectiveness in reducing death risk, including from cancer and heart disease, drops sharply in areas with high PM2.5 levels. Experts advise monitoring air quality and adjusting outdoor workouts.
