How taking the stairs could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

• Climbing at least 50 steps, equivalent to five flights of stairs, daily, can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Research from Tulane University suggests this can slash the risk by as much as 20 per cent, even for individuals without typical risk factors.
• Studies from the UK indicate that regularly climbing stairs can also reduce the risk of death from heart disease by 39 per cent.
• Stair climbing is a low-impact exercise that burns more calories than using an elevator and quickly improves heart health within one to two months.
• Given that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, taking the stairs offers an accessible and effective way to boost overall health and stamina.

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Here’s how many flights of stairs a day you need to climb to improve your health