Step - a source of health

Using the stairs instead of the elevator at work and at home can prolong your life, according to Swiss researchers. Scientists conducted a study that the use of the stairs instead of the elevator for about three months, dramatically improving the health found. The study included 69 employees of the University who were sedentary. The participants had 12 weeks to use the stairs. The results showed that such a fee significantly improved health and reduced risk of death from any cause by 15%. According to scientists, the spans and stairs at work and home is an important source of health. It is very easy and requires time and cost recovery method, experts say. However, the need for a more comprehensive study to confirm the results, experts say.