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A simple daily habit may be linked to a dramatically lower risk of premature death, particularly from\u00a0heart disease\u00a0\u2014 no gym membership required.<\/p>\n

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People who climbed stairs had a 39% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a 24% lower risk of dying from any cause than those who didn\u2019t, according to\u00a0an analysis\u00a0led by researchers at the University of East Anglia and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.<\/p>\n

People who climbed the stairs were less likely to develop major cardiovascular conditions such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure, UEA further reported.<\/p>\n

\u201cCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide with cases nearly doubling between 1990 and 2019,\u201d Vassilios Vassiliou, from UEA\u2019s Norwich Medical School, said in a news release.<\/p>\n

After reviewing nearly 1,900 studies, the researchers analyzed data from more than 480,000 people across nine studies, which had a median follow-up period of 14 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The participants included healthy people and those with a history of heart problems between the ages of 35 and 84.<\/p>\n

The findings show an association between stair climbing and lower mortality risk but do not prove that taking the stairs directly helps people live longer.<\/p>\n

Stair climbing is a simple but powerful\u00a0form of exercise\u00a0because it requires the body to repeatedly work against gravity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The generally low-impact activity engages multiple muscle groups while providing both cardiovascular and strength-building benefits.<\/p>\n

One large study included in the analysis suggested that climbing about six flights of stairs per day may offer the greatest benefit, though researchers said more work is needed to determine the optimal amount.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome of the studies we looked at showed that the more stairs climbed, the greater the health benefits,\u201d said UEA\u2019s Norwich Medical School researcher Sophie Paddock. \u201cBut even small changes had a measurable impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Vassiliou, more than a quarter of adults worldwide fail to meet recommended activity levels. A sedentary lifestyle, smoking,\u00a0poor dietary habits\u00a0and obesity all contribute to cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n

Climbing stairs is a cost-free form of exercise people can fit into their day at home, work and in public places and is a good option for people who don\u2019t have much time or easy access to exercise, the researchers said.<\/p>\n

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\u201cEven brief bursts of physical activity have\u00a0beneficial health impacts, and short bouts of stair climbing should be an achievable target to integrate into daily routines,\u201d Paddock said.<\/p>\n

The researchers cautioned that stair climbing may not be appropriate for everyone, particularly people with mobility issues or joint conditions.<\/p>\n

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They published\u00a0their findings\u00a0in the American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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