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Climbing stairs linked to 39% lower risk of heart disease death, large study finds Original

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By James McIntosh
| Medical News Today Verified
Share on Pinterest Taking the stairs instead of the elevator could cut your risk of dying from heart disease, a new review finds. South_agency/Getty Images Climbing stairs regularly was associated with reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and stroke, a new review has found. Those who frequently took the stairs were less likely to die from cardiovascular disease and all causes than those who climbed stairs less often.
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5 modifiable risk factors may fuel high-risk plaques linked to heart attacks

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By James McIntosh
| Medical News Today Verified
Share on Pinterest A new study aims to explain how 5 common risk factors shape dangerous plaque buildup in coronary arteries. FG Trade Latin / Getty Images Modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and smoking, were associated with the buildup of high risk plaque in the major coronary arteries. Having a greater number of modifiable risk factors was associated with a greater number of high risk, or vulnerable, plaques.
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5 modifiable risk factors may fuel high-risk plaques linked to heart attacks

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By James McIntosh
| healthgrades.com
A new study aims to explain how 5 common risk factors shape dangerous plaque buildup in coronary arteries. FG Trade Latin / Getty Images Modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and smoking, were associated with the buildup of high risk plaque in the major coronary arteries. Having a greater number of modifiable risk factors was associated with a greater number of high risk, or vulnerable, plaques.
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