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.
Taking the stairs may be a smart move for your heart's health. A recent study published in the medical journal Atherosclerosis found that regular stair-climbing could reduce the risk of certain types of heart disease. Specifically, the research revealed that climbing five flights of stairs per day could decrease the risk of atherosclerosis — or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease — by 20%.
The National Institutes of Health indicates that atherosclerosis is a 'common condition that develops when a sticky substance called plaque builds up inside your artery.' About half of middle-aged Americans have the condition and are unaware of it. Heart disease linked to ASCVD is the leading cause of death in the U.S., the NIH reported. About half of middle-aged Americans have the condition and are unaware of it.
In addition to potentially reducing the risk of heart disease, climbing stairs is also an effective form of high-intensity aerobic exercise, according to Dr. Laxmi Mehta, a non-invasive cardiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. 'Routine, short bursts of high-intensity exercise, such as climbing stairs, on a regular basis can improve heart disease risk factors with lower blood pressure and healthier weight,' she told Fox News Digital.
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