Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM) brings together several well-known health conditions within a single framework, including heart disease, kidney disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
The idea is that these conditions are often interconnected and therefore should be assessed together when doctors work on prevention and treatment.
The syndrome is divided into four stages, ranging from early signs such as overweight or elevated blood sugar to severe heart disease and, in some cases, kidney failure.
7,200 adults were studied
Medical News Today refers to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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In the study, researchers analyzed data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), collected between 2003 and 2006. The survey included approximately 7,200 adults.
The researchers examined the relationship between physical activity and the risk of early death among people with CKM.
The focus was on light activities such as walking, gentle movement, and household chores, rather than strenuous exercise.
Lower mortality
The results showed that light physical activity was associated with lower mortality among people in CKM stages 2, 3, and 4.
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According to the study, just one additional hour of light activity per day was linked to a significantly lower risk of death over a 14-year period.
The researchers point out that many people with advanced disease find it difficult to engage in intensive exercise.
Therefore, light movement may be a more realistic and accessible way to improve health.
Sources: Medical News Today, and Journal of the American Heart Association.
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