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Stair Climbing Cuts Cardiovascular Death Risk by 39%

8/13/2026

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A UK meta-analysis of nine studies with 480,000 adults aged 35-84 found stair climbing cut cardiovascular death by 39 % and all-cause death by 24 %.
Stair users also had lower rates of heart attack, stroke and heart failure.
Prof Vassiliou (University of East Anglia) said stair climbing offers a practical activity burst.
Dr Paddock (Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital) said six flights daily may give greatest benefit, though dose is unclear.

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A UK meta-analysis of nine studies with 480,000 adults aged 35-84 found stair climbing cut cardiovascular death by 39 % and all-cause death by 24 %.
Stair users also had lower rates of heart attack, stroke and heart failure.
Prof Vassiliou (University of East Anglia) said stair climbing offers a practical activity burst.
Dr Paddock (Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital) said six flights daily may give greatest benefit, though dose is unclear.