'Practical and Often Overlooked' Exercise Can Reduce Your Risk of an Early Death
A review of five studies with more than 450,000 participants found stair climbing was linked to a 24% lower risk of death from any cause.
- A study by the University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital found regular stair climbing reduces cardiovascular death risk by 39% and all-cause mortality by 24%.
- Researchers analyzed nine studies involving over 450,000 participants aged 35 to 84 to evaluate cardiovascular benefits of stair climbing as a practical exercise alternative.
- Cardiology specialist registrar Dr. Sophie Paddock noted that "even brief bursts of physical activity have beneficial health impacts," making stair climbing achievable regardless of climbing speed or flight count.
- Stroke Association chief executive Juliet Bouverie emphasized that regular physical activity minimizes stroke risk, stressing that "regularly monitoring blood pressure, the single biggest risk factor for stroke, is also important."
- Experts encourage incorporating stair climbing into daily life as an accessible alternative. "If you have the choice of taking the stairs or the lift, go for the stairs," researchers advised per the study presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024.
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Researchers have found that climbing stairs is associated with a significantly lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
According to a large new study, people who often use stairs instead of elevators significantly lower their risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases.
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The Independent (US)Choosing this everyday habit could cut your risk of early death
If you want to get fit, you don't necessarily need a complex training plan. Researchers advise: Just take the stairs more often. According to a new study, this simple habit significantly reduces the risk of death.
There's a decision you make every day when you get to your home portal and it can influence your longevity: going up the elevator or down the stairs? Well, opting for the second option will help you live longer, according to a new research from the University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.This simple daily habit significantly reduces the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
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