E stablished research has proven that people lose roughly 3 to 8 percent of their muscle mass each decade after age 30—and ...

Climbing stairs as fast as possible could be an effective way for older adults to strengthen their legs, a study suggests. It ...

Staying active as you age is crucial for overall body vitality. If you're over 50, make sure to focus on gentile movements ...

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains why one should think twice before getting cortisone shots ...

It may seem hard to believe, but snacking several times a day can boost your health and fitness — exercise snacking, that is.

Two contributors discuss what it’s like to use a wheelchair, and report on how local businesses do, and don’t, accommodate those with ambulatory disabilities.

“The American Lung Association hosts nearly 40 Fight For Air Climbs around the country, and as JFRD firefighters, we’re proud to step up for our home city’s Climb,” said Paul Thornton of Jacksonville ...

Sunday marked the 32nd Fight for Air Stair Climb, a physically-taxing endurance event that sends athletes of all ages and ability levels up Oakbrook Terrace Tower, which is Illinois' tallest ...

These dedicated firefighters are climbing 1,356 steps, spanning 69 floors, and covering 788 vertical feet, all while wearing full protective gear. The event is a significant fundraiser for cancer ...

Stephens-Whale was in Vancouver with the World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada) on March 4, to hold a mock stair climb competition between mascots—BC Lions’ Leo the Lion, Vancouver Whitecaps ...

Stephens-Whale was in Vancouver with the World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada) on March 4, to hold a mock stair climb competition between mascots—BC Lions’ Leo the Lion, Vancouver Whitecaps’ Spike ...