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 ...

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

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 ...

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.

Nordic walking is growing in popularity for both its cardio and strength-training benefits. Along with getting your heart rate up, Nordic walking is a full-body exercise that uses special poles to ...