Simple choices like taking the stairs instead of an elevator count as "incidental" exercise — and can reduce heart attack risks. (Getty) Here’s what to know about incidental exercise, its benefits and ...

Health warnings printed on flights of stairs, encouraging people to walk rather than take the elevator, could prove a potent weapon in the battle against obesity, researchers say. Over the course of a ...

Forget walking 10,000 steps a day. Taking at least 50 steps climbing stairs each day could significantly slash your risk of heart disease, according to a new study from Tulane University. The study, ...

A new study led by researchers at Tulane University suggests that taking at least 50 steps and climbing stairs each day can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. The study, which analyzed ...