Choosing this everyday habit could cut your risk of early death
- Research by the University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital reveals that choosing stairs over lifts significantly reduces the risk of premature death.
- A review of five studies involving over 450,000 participants found that regular stair climbers had a 39 per cent lower risk of dying from cardiovascular problems and a 24 per cent reduced chance of death from any cause.
- The findings, published in the American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs, indicate that stair climbing helps shield against strokes, heart failure and heart attacks.
- Experts noted that climbing just six flights of stairs, or 60 steps, a day offers health benefits, providing a practical way to incorporate exercise into daily routines.
- The Stroke Association highlighted that simple daily physical activity, alongside monitoring blood pressure and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, can help prevent strokes and early death.
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