A 38-year-old male asked:

How harmful is walking up the stairs upto 10 floors ? i take stairs once a day upto 10 floors.

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Dr. Robert Killian
General Practice 30 years experience
Exercise is healthy: It is the opposite of harmful. It is good physical exercise. Good for your legs and good for your heart.
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