The development of various cardiac pathologies most often develops as a result of impaired blood flow through the blood vessels. The reason for this is cholesterol plaques that accumulate on the walls of blood vessels and are the cause of the development of atherosclerotic disease..

It is atherosclerosis of the vessels that contributes to the occurrence of acute coronary disorders in the body..

Swiss researchers have found that regular climbing and descending stairs can maintain normal cholesterol levels..

For three months, scientists monitored the hospital staff, one part of which used the elevator, and the other was asked to go up and down the stairs..

A blood test showed a significant decrease in the level of the PCSK9 protein, which prevents the liver from removing “bad” cholesterol.. The decrease in indicators in the group of people who did not use the elevator was from 3.5 to 3.3.

Researchers believe that even modest physical activity can help reduce plaque formation and lower levels of “bad” cholesterol..

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