Daily activities could help lower heart attack risk, study suggests

Daily activities could help lower the risk of heart attack, a study suggests (James Manning/PA)

Everyday activities like walking up the stairs or playing with children could help lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and even premature death, new research suggests.

The experts found that although short bouts of incidental activity are good for you, the how long you do them for, and how vigorously makes a difference.