Single-stair building code reforms are spreading as states and cities seek more small multifamily housing while maintaining ...

If you live in an apartment building in the U.S., chances are good it's lacking an elevator—Americans enjoy far fewer elevators per capita than other western nations. This means if you’re renting a ...

OK, what is a calorie, anyway? It’s a unit of energy, defined as the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 liter of water by 1 degree Celsius. (This is your common “food calorie”: ...

A Facebook page, which began among a few friends, has grown into a popular photo collection of hazardous stairs. A staircase made of pipe fittings at Kevin Reid’s childhood home in Dublin, Ireland.

Stair climbing gets the heart pumping quickly, as anyone who’s ever skipped the elevator or escalator knows. That makes it an excellent low-impact exercise that’s as accessible as walking, since ...

The best vacuums for stairs are lightweight and easy to carry, allowing you to reach all the corners and nooks between banisters for a more thorough clean. Our top pick overall is the Dyson V15 Detect ...

It’s almost hiking season in Arizona, which means you don’t need to bother going to the Stairmaster at your local gym. Verrado might have what you’re looking for. Trail 340, also known as the Victory ...

Co-produced with Nashville’s Dave Cobb, the onetime boy bander’s new solo album is a coming-clean, “back to basics” record that hits like background music. While not completely devoid of references to ...

Climbing stairs is associated with a longer life, according to new research Climbing stairs is associated with a longer life, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2024, a ...

New research shows climbing stairs is linked to improved heart health and a reduced risk of all-cause mortality. Experts recommend regular stair climbing for overall health, aiming for three to six ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say climbing stairs instead of taking the elevator is good for your heart,. Igor Alecsander/Getty Images Researchers report that stair climbers reduce their risk of ...

In a bid to more quickly move F-150 pickups amid declining sales, Ford Motor Co. has revived a controversial practice that critics say can erode trust and sow confusion among customers: stair-step ...