Adults who reported climbing more than five flights of stairs daily were 20% less likely to develop atherosclerotic CVD over 12 years compared with those who reported never climbing stairs. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a condition that causes arteries to narrow, restricting healthy blood flow to organs as well as the arms and legs. When ASCVD … Continue reading Climbing Stairs Decreases Risk of Certain Types of Cardiovascular Disease