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Take The Stairs To Better Health: New Study Links Everyday Activity To Longevity


Published on 2025-01-22 06:03:10 - MSN
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  • Imagine if the secret to a longer life could be found in something as simple as lacing up your sneakers and going for a walk. According to Lennert Veerman, a public health professor at Griffith University in Australia,

A recent study published in the journal Atherosclerosis highlights the health benefits of incorporating simple, everyday activities like stair climbing into daily routines. The research, which analyzed data from over 450,000 participants in the UK Biobank, found that individuals who regularly climbed stairs had a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular diseases and a reduced likelihood of premature death. Specifically, stair climbing was associated with a 24% reduced risk of death from any cause and a 39% lower risk of cardiovascular disease mortality. The study suggests that such moderate-intensity activities can enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, improve lipid profiles, and decrease body fat, thereby promoting longevity and overall health. This underscores the potential of integrating small, habitual physical activities into daily life to achieve substantial health benefits.

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