India, Jan. 9 -- Light-intensity activities, such as walking, yoga, or household chores, are associated with a lower risk of death among individuals with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal.

CKM syndrome affects nearly 90% of U.S. adults, encompassing conditions such as high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol and lipids, elevated blood glucose, excess weight, and reduced kidney function. When combined, these factors significantly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure compared to any single factor alone. CKM stages range from 0 to 4, with higher numbers indicating greater ri...