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According to a Swiss study released on Monday, people who use stairs instead of elevators at work are likely to live longer. Regularly walking between floors in an office building reduces the risk of death by 15 percent, said Dr. Philippe Meyer, the lead author of the study conducted at the University Hospital of Geneva. The study found that banning the use of elevators and escalators leads to improved fitness, lower body fat levels, slimmer waists, and reduced blood pressure. Using stairs improves fitness, body composition, blood pressure, and lipid levels, according to Meyer, as quoted by the Swissinfo news website. “The challenge remains to develop effective population-based interventions that encourage physical activities that can be easily integrated into daily life,” he said. For this study, 77 employees from the University of Geneva who led a sedentary lifestyle were asked to use only stairs over a period of three months, reported Swissinfo. The results showed an increase in aerobic capacity, along with a decrease in waist circumference, weight, fat mass, blood pressure, and cholesterol. “This suggests that using stairs can have significant implications for public health,” said Meyer. Professor Adam Timmis, a consultant cardiologist at The London NHS Trust, said, “It’s a small study, but it’s valuable because it offers a practical way for busy professionals to increase their level of physical activity. Although the amount of exercise involved is modest, the benefits in terms of improved fitness and reduced body fat and blood pressure are clear.” According to Dr. Philip Mayer, the lead researcher, taking the stairs for commuting can reduce the risk of death by 15%. According to a study conducted at the university hospital in Geneva, walking up and down stairs as part of daily commutes can improve physical fitness, help reduce fat and waist circumference, and lower blood pressure. Swiss Info cited Dr. Mayer as saying that persisting in climbing stairs can improve physical fitness and enhance body structure as well as blood pressure and lipid levels. He said, “Using stairs to get to and from work has the potential to become a valuable way to improve public health; it not only helps keep us fit but is also easy to do in everyday life.” ” According to SDA, researchers invited 77 employees from the University of Geneva who were used to sitting for long periods of time to participate in this study, requiring them to use stairs for commuting for three months. Three months later, the researchers found that these people’s aerobic capacity had improved, and their waist circumference, weight, body mass index, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels had all decreased. Dr. Mayer said, “This shows that climbing stairs can play a significant role in improving public health.” ” “Professor Adam Dimis, a cardiac specialist consultant at the London Health Services Foundation, said: “Although this study is small in scale, it is valuable because it provides ‘office workers’ with a practical way to exercise.” ” “Although the amount of exercise seems small, it has a significant effect on improving physical fitness, reducing body fat, and lowering blood pressure. ” Reposted from Hai Ci Happy English, for sharing among Hai friends