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Why you should take the stairs: A few minutes of 'incidental' exercise may cut heart attack risks in half, study finds

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More than a quarter of Americans don’t get any physical activity outside of work.

Even a few minutes spent carrying a heavy bag of groceries or taking the stairs instead of the elevator could cut your chances of having a heart attack by half .

Researchers from the University of Sydney studied more than 13,000 women and 9,000 men.

Take your dog for a walk instead of just letting them out in the yard.

Walk to shops or other destinations when you can, instead of driving.

Play with your kids. Go for a.

walk while you take meetings (either in person or over the phone) Remember that frequency is key, so try to get even a few minutes of these activities into each day .