Your chance of developing heart disease might be reduced by an astounding 39% with just one small change to your everyday routine.
Researchers have shown that choosing the stairs over the elevator is associated with better cardiovascular health and longer lifespans.
Regular stair climbing has been linked to a 24% lower risk of mortality from all causes and a 39% lower risk of death from heart disease, according to a recent study.
The research, which was presented at the European Society of Cardiology’s Preventive Cardiology meeting in Athens, Greece, indicates that even brief active intervals, such as climbing stairs, can considerably reduce the risk of dying young.
“If you have the choice of taking the stairs or the lift, go for the stairs as it will help your heart.” suggested Dr. Sophie Paddock of the University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Foundation Trust, which is located in Norwich.
“Even brief bursts of physical activity have beneficial health impacts, and short bouts of stair climbing should be an achievable target to integrate into daily routines.”
According to a survey by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, physical inactivity is associated with one in six fatalities in the UK. Regular exercise appears to reduce the risk of heart disease and premature death, according to data, as reported by Bristol Live.
A minimum of 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise is recommended by the NHS. The data from nine research, totaling approximately 480,000 people between the ages of 35 and 84, were analyzed in the study that is being discussed.
Participants in the study included both healthy individuals and those with cardiac issues; women made up 53% of the total. Stair climbing has been associated in study not just with a lower risk of dying young but also with a lower risk of heart-related conditions such heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes.
In light of these findings, Dr. Paddock said, “Based on these results, we would encourage people to incorporate stair climbing into their day-to-day lives. Our study suggested that the more stairs climbed, the greater the benefits but this needs to be confirmed. So, whether at work, home or elsewhere, take the stairs.”
