How taking the stairs could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease

Health & Fitness
13 Sep 2025 • 12:56 AM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

image is not available

  • 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.

IN FULL