While walking or using the stair-climber or another cardio machine, you might focus on your breathing or heart rate to gauge how hard you’re working. That’s a perfectly good approach—but it won’t tell ...

We all know that climbing stairs can be a bit of a workout, but did you know it could also be a quick, effective, and free way to assess your heart health? This simple activity is now being recognized ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The researchers are calling this new stat your "daily heart rate per step" or "DHRPS," and it’s a helpful ...