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What Does Climbing the Stairs Tell about Your Heart Health?
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By Apollo 24/7, Published on- 07 January 2021, Updated on - 08 December 2022
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About the study
Findings of the study
- Participants who took 40 to 45 seconds to climb the stairs obtained over 9 to 10 metabolic equivalents (METs). According to earlier studies, people who achieve 10 METs during the physical activity test have a low mortality rate (i.e equal to or less than 1% per year).
- Participants who climbed the stairs in 90 seconds or more garnered less than 8 METs. According to researchers, this can be expressed as a mortality rate of 2% to 4% per year.
- 58% of the participants who climbed the stairs in over 90 seconds had abnormal heart function during the treadmill test.
- Only 32% of the participants who took 60 seconds or less to climb the stairs had abnormal heart function during the treadmill test.
Effective and proven ways to improve heart health
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Engage in regular physical activity (aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity or exercise per day)
- Drink plenty of water and other hydrating fluids
- Eat a healthy and balanced diet
- Avoid high calorie and processed foods
- Avoid intake of sweetened or sugary beverages
- Reduce the intake of salt
- Significantly cut down the intake of alcoholic beverages
- Quit smoking
- Manage stress and get enough sleep
- Adhere to medication routines
Conclusion
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