"I feel a sharp pain deep behind my kneecap when going down stairs...""I've become afraid of going up and down stairs without using the handrail..."Knee problems tend to increase as we age. In ...

Tom McGee, a 69-year-old market researcher from near Chicago, began climbing stairs for exercise two decades ago to avoid cigarettes. Despite his dedication, he often faces scrutiny from security ...

Simply choosing the stairs could have surprisingly big benefits for your heart and longevity. A large analysis involving more than 480,000 people found that regular stair climbers were 39% less likely ...

Share on Pinterest Taking the stairs instead of the elevator could cut your risk of dying from heart disease, a new review finds. South_agency/Getty Images Climbing stairs regularly was associated ...