Simple everyday activity could slash heart disease risk by 20%, study finds
Fox News
A new study found that climbing five flights of stairs per day could decrease the risk of atherosclerosis (ASCVD), the leading cause of death in the U.S. Experts offer input on the benefits.
Specifically, the research revealed that climbing five flights of stairs per day could decrease the risk of atherosclerosis — or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) — by 20%. About half of middle-aged Americans have the condition and are unaware of it. "If someone is having heart symptoms or if they plan to do vigorous stair-climbing, they may want to check in with their doctor first." Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital.
The study, conducted by researchers at Tulane University in Louisiana and Peking University in Beijing, analyzed more than 12 years of data from the UK Biobank for 458,860 adults.
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