From the unmissable Palace of Versailles to the architectural pearls of the Loire, here is a selection of the most magnificent French châteaux. These ten royal and ducal residences have become jewels ...

Staying active by using stairs helps older adults maintain independence in daily activities Older adults can benefit from taking the stairs regularly, as it helps maintain strength, balance ...

On March 25, representatives of six Southwestern tribes announced the formation of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Inter-Tribal Coalition. They are following the model of the Bears ...

Encinitas city officials are asking the public to bear with them as they pursue repair options for the now-closed, wooden staircase that accesses the D Street Beach. “We just ask for a lot of ...

The City of Encinitas has closed the D Street beach access staircase, located at 404 W D Street, effective immediately due to emergency structural concerns. The staircase is unsafe for public use ...

AUSTIN, Texas — On Thursday, Austin City Council members approved a change to building codes that will soon allow apartments up to five stories tall to be built with only one staircase.

In Antonio Muñoz Molina’s “Your Steps on the Stairs” the narrator—he is unnamed until the book’s final pages—is in Lisbon, preparing his new apartment for the arrival of his wife ...

Editor’s Note: This article has been edited to reflect that the city may look at the feasibility of “single stair” buildings up to six stories. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thursday, Austin City ...

A new study by Evelien Van Roie from Hasselt University reveals that stair climbing can effectively build muscle power in seniors, reducing fall risk. The research involved participants aged 65-80 ...

Climbing stairs as fast as possible could be an effective way for older adults to strengthen their legs, a study suggests. It builds on past research showing that a staircase can be an effective ...