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While it is tempting to take the lift or escalator rather than use the stairs, even scaling just a few flights a day could give your health and mind a boost. As expeditions go, it was a gruelling one.

While Greasley achieved this on the staircase at his home in Las Vegas, there are others who take stair climbing to other extremes. Tower running, for example, involves racing up enormous flights ...

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Climbing stairs is associated with health benefits such as improved cardiovascular health and reduced waist circumference. However, doing it for 45 minutes straight can be particularly challenging.