Swedish brand Silva specialises in walking poles, head torches and compasses. The brand’s carbon poles ticked all the boxes ...

Trekking poles are modern versions of staffs that date back to Moses for easing the way along difficult routes, catching your balance and prodding the occasional sheep along the way. Although no ...

QUINCY – Walking in the woods seems to have become hazardous to my health. Three times now in the last few months, I've found myself tripping over hidden tree roots, small and jagged rocks or cut-off ...

Each year, about 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for falls, so it’s no wonder long walks and hikes can sound challenging sometimes. But you can take on difficult terrain ...

Trekking poles help you keep your balance on uneven terrain. Hiking offers serious health benefits. Studies show that the vigorous outdoor pastime can lower blood pressure, manage stress levels, and ...

You may have seen people walking and holding what look like ski poles. Called Nordic walking poles, these relatives of cross-country ski poles are touted for providing benefits that, according to Dr.

There’s no arguing that walking brings you a range of health benefits — it helps your heart, blood sugar, mental health and more. But what if you wanted to add intensity to your walks and get your ...