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Elevator or stairs? Your choice could boost longevity, study finds

Climbing stairs is a good way to get quick bursts of aerobic exercise, says cardiologist Dr. Carlin Long. lingqi xie/Getty Images hide caption

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Elevator or stairs? Your choice could boost longevity, study finds

A new study shows people who are in the habit of climbing stairs are less likely to die from heart disease compared to those who don't. Stair climbers also had a slight boost in longevity.

Elevator or stairs? Your choice could boost longevity, study finds

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Why Biden is now routinely taking the short stairs up to Air Force One

President Biden boards Air Force One at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo. on June 1, 2023, after attending the 2023 United States Air Force Academy Graduation Ceremony. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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Why Biden is now routinely taking the short stairs up to Air Force One

The built-in stairs lead to the belly of the plane. They're less photogenic than the tall, outdoor steps. But the sturdier stairs pose less of a health and political risk to the 80-year-old president.

Why Biden is now routinely taking the short stairs up to Air Force One

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One Step To Combat Obesity: Make Stairs More Attractive

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One Step To Combat Obesity: Make Stairs More Attractive

In modern buildings, stairs are often stuck in a corner, ugly and hard to find. Now some architects want to return to the days when stairways were grand — focal points that people wanted to climb.

One Step To Combat Obesity: Make Stairs More Attractive

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