A recent analysis of nearly half a million people found surprising results among those who regularly climb stairs. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
September 5, 2026

Happy Weekend!

Today, we’ll cover why climbing stairs does more for your health than you might think, and new research linking meal timing to cognitive benefits.

Enjoy!

Chrisy Trudeau
Chrisy Trudeau
Managing Editor
Climbing Stairs Matters More Than You Think
Climbing Stairs Matters More Than You Think
A recent analysis of nearly half a million people found surprising results among those who regularly climb stairs.
Meal Timing Linked to Cognitive Benefits
Meal Timing Linked to Cognitive Benefits
For people trying to lose weight, eating less may not be the only benefit.
image alt

You don’t subscribe to The Epoch Times just to spend more time reading the news.

You subscribe for the moments those stories can create.

Something fascinating to tell your spouse about over dinner.

A simple message to your daughter: “This article made me think of you.”

A Saturday morning lingering over your coffee because you found a story you actually want to finish.

Something more interesting to talk about with an old friend than the usual headlines.

A new idea about history, health, science, or culture that makes the rest of your day feel a little richer.

A deeper sense of connection to the world beyond your own front door—and perhaps less fear of what lies beyond it.

That’s what good journalism can add to a life.

So what do you say—
Aren’t you ready to subscribe to The Epoch Times?

Start your risk-free trial today for just $13 for a full year.

Subscribe Now

Top Stories

 
 
image alt
WORDS OF WISDOM

It is the high privilege and sacred duty of those now living to educate their successors, and fit them, by intelligence and virtue, for the inheritance which awaits them.
– James A. Garfield –
image alt
Healthy Living

 
 
Workout of the Day

 
 
image alt
<i>Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly</i>
Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly
Occupational Therapist
Side-to-Side Floor Tap
These movements have a similar side-to-side movement pattern as the walking jacks, but instead of overhead hand movements, they include floor touches. Combining the two exercises in the same session provides a good “high/low” balance.

Step 1: Start by standing, leaving plenty of room for side-to-side movements with your feet together and your arms by your sides.

Step 2: Step to the right with your right foot, bend your right knee, and touch your right foot with your left hand.

Step 3: Come back up and step back into the starting position. Repeat the movement on your left side.

Step 4: This counts as one repetition. Try to perform three sets of 30 repetitions of this exercise and modify as needed.

While this “out, down, up, back” movement pattern may seem complicated at first, with a bit of practice, your movements can be smooth and continuous. You can intensify the exercise by accelerating the movements; just be careful not to sacrifice movement quality for speed.
Explore More Fitness

Worth a Look

 
 
Exercise Your Brain

 
 
Play our popular Crossword, Word Wipe, and Jumble Daily.

Looking for more Spot the Difference? Play it here and here.

Want to play something else? See all games.
Thank you for reading Rise & Shine!

Enjoying this newsletter? We'd love to hear how we can make it even better!

Do you know someone who would like this newsletter?
Share this sign up link with your friend.

Prefer push notifications?
Download The Epoch Times from the App Store or Google Play.

Trouble viewing this email? View in browser.
mt