#IncidentalActivity

A landmark international study shows that as little as three minutes of incidental, everyday movement each day can meaningfully reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and premature death. The research, featured in Circulation, highlights a practical path to better heart health for people who cannot commit to formal exercise routines. In Thailand and beyond, this finding aligns with local realities of busy lives and urban heat, offering a more achievable public health message.

A new international study has sent shockwaves through the medical community: as little as three minutes per day of moderate “incidental activity”—everyday movements like taking the stairs, walking briskly, or even performing household chores—could be enough to meaningfully reduce an individual’s risk of cardiovascular events and premature death. The findings, published in the journal Circulation and widely reported in the global press, signal a powerful new approach to heart health, especially for those unable to engage in structured exercise routines (Medical News Today).