Climb the stairs to lower your risk of heart disease


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Experts say climbing stairs is more effective for heart health than walking 10,000 steps a day. — TNS

Climbing five flights of stairs can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular (heart) disease by 20%, according to a recent study published in the journal Atherosclerosis.

The study collected data from more than 400,000 adult participants in the United Kingdom.

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