Housework Can Lower The Risk Of Heart Disease, Here's The Explanation

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JAKARTA - Doing household chores is not only useful for maintaining the cleanliness and regularity of the house, but also has a positive impact on heart health.

Daily activities such as sweeping, washing dishes, or gardening can be a form of light exercise that helps prevent cardiovascular disease, especially for the elderly.

Recent findings show that light physical activity carried out regularly in everyday life can provide significant benefits for heart health.

Reporting from Medical Daily, the study revealed that by only doing moderate physical activity for three minutes every day, the risk of developing heart disease can be reduced significantly.

Although it seems trivial, the simple movement that is carried out when completing household tasks is actually very meaningful, especially for individuals who are rarely or are unable to exercise intensely.

As we age, the tendency to reduce physical activity increases, so homework can be a practical solution to stay active.

Activities such as preparing food, sweeping the yard, washing clothes, or even walking around the house are included in the category of incidental activity. If done consistently, this can help reduce the risk of heart attacks and other heart health problems.

In a study published in the journal Circulation, more than 24,000 participants with an average age of 62 were involved. For about a week, they used a motion tracking device on the wrist. Interestingly, the majority of participants do not have a formal sporting routine.

The results of the study show that people who routinely carry out moderate activities such as cleaning their homes or gardening show a significant reduction in the risk of heart disease.

In fact, intensive activity for one minute, such as running, has a similar effect to nearly three minutes of moderate activity, or about 35'48 minutes of light activity such as leisurely walking.

In conclusion, maintaining heart health does not always require strenuous exercise or going to the gym. Simple but consistent daily activities can be the key to a healthier heart, especially for those who are elderly or have physical limitations.