Taking the Stairs Could Lower Early Death Risk by Nearly 25 Percent
Researchers found regular stair climbing was linked to 39% lower cardiovascular death risk and 24% lower risk of death from any cause.
- A systematic review published in the American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs found that regular stair climbing is associated with lower mortality risk, analyzing data from over 480,000 participants across nine high-quality studies.
- Addressing a global health challenge, Prof. Vassilios Vassiliou of UEA's Norwich Medical School identifies stair climbing as a practical intervention, noting cardiovascular disease represents 523 million cases worldwide and is largely preventable through regular physical activity.
- Participants who regularly climbed stairs had a 39% lower risk of cardiovascular mortality and a 24% lower risk of death from any cause, with one sub-analysis suggesting climbing about 6 flights daily provides the greatest benefits.
- Dr. Sophie Paddock of NNUH notes even small changes have measurable impacts, though stair climbing may not be suitable for those with mobility issues, and researchers acknowledge determining an ideal 'dose' requires future studies.
- Because the research is observational, it cannot prove stair climbing reduces mortality—only that an association exists; Paddock suggests future studies should utilize wearable technology to obtain more objective data than self-reported measures currently provide.
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Stair Climbing Linked to 24% Lower Risk of Death and 39% Lower Cardiovascular Mortality
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Taking the stairs could protect your heart and help you live longer
Simply choosing the stairs could have surprisingly big benefits for your heart and longevity. A large analysis involving more than 480,000 people found that regular stair climbers were 39% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease and 24% less likely to die from any cause than people who rarely took the stairs. They also had lower risks of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.
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