When faced with the choice of an elevator or stairs, which way do you turn? Well, according to a new study in the journal Menopause, there’s really no choice if you want to improve your health. Researchers from Korea studied post-menopausal women who are at risk for high blood pressure and weakening muscle strength, both problems which may benefit from an exercise regimen. It turns out that stair climbing can be a cost-effective and convenient way to address both problems. And incorporating stair climbing into your daily routine not only lowers your risk of high blood pressure and improves leg strength, but also helps fight against osteoporosis and fat gain. So step up to the plate and read about this study Here. And if you’ve never given much thought to staircases and their design significance, you might enjoy watching architect David Rockwell talk about the everyday impact that stairs can have on your life Here.