Small Daily Moves, Big Heart Benefits: Study Finds Incidental Activity Can Slash Heart Disease Risk
A new study has revealed that simply moving more during everyday activities—even for just a few minutes at a time—can dramatically lower the risk of heart disease, breathing fresh energy into the global struggle against cardiovascular disease. This finding, which has immediate and practical significance for millions in Thailand and worldwide, may reshape public health recommendations about physical activity and highlight the hidden power of daily routines.
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, including in Thailand, where rising rates of sedentary lifestyles are driving increased incidence of heart attacks, strokes, and related complications. While health experts have long stressed the importance of structured exercise such as jogging, gym workouts, or group sports, the latest research underscores that many Thais—especially those with busy lives, limited access to fitness facilities, or cultural barriers to regular leisure exercise—can still dramatically cut their heart disease risk through what scientists call “incidental physical activity” (IPA) (goodhousekeeping.com).