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New research suggests that taking the stairs may help lower your risk of premature death.

The findings add to research that supports using the stairs for a longer life.

Doctors say gradually increasing your stair-climbing is the best way to adopt the habit.

Taking the stairs over the elevator may seem like a minor choice, but it can have a big impact on your cardiovascular health—and even your lifespan. That’s the major takeaway from a new scientific analysis.

The review and meta-analysis, which was published in the American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs , analyzed data from more than 480,000 people ages 35 to 84 who…

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