Climbing stairs regularly linked to lower heart disease death risk, study finds

A new study has found that regularly climbing stairs may be associated with up to a 39% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease.

The research suggests that even simple physical activity can offer significant health benefits, with researchers analyzing data from 480,000 people, according to Sputnik.

Researchers concluded that stair climbing combines aerobic exercise and muscle strengthening, which may help improve cardiovascular health and reduce risk factors linked to heart disease.

The results indicated that climbing about six flights of stairs daily could be particularly beneficial, and even short periods of this activity may be better than being inactive.

However, the researchers emphasized that these findings show a statistical association and do not prove that stair climbing alone directly reduces the risk of death, as other lifestyle factors may also play a role among those who engage in this activity.