Take a stair dare

Author: Healthy Food Guide staff

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If you don’t have the time or money for a gym membership, why not try the stairs? A new study on post-menopausal women, who are more susceptible to vascular and muscle problems, confirms that stair climbing not only lowers blood pressure, it can also build leg strength.

Menopause, February 2018

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Date modified: 8 April 2026

First published: May 2018

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