
MONDAY, June 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Medically supervised exercise programs can do heart patients a lot of good, but few people of color take part in them -- regardless of income, new research finds.The study, of more than 100,000 U.S. patients, found that while all were eligible for cardiac rehabilitation, only about one-quarter actually attended. Enrollment was particularly low among Asian, Black and Hispanic patients, including those with high incomes.Researchers called the persistent disparities "disappointing," especially since cardiac rehab can have major benefits, including a longer life.Cardiac rehab is considered a standard of care for patients recovering from a heart attack or heart procedure, and for those with certain chronic conditions such as heart failure and chest...