More on Fitness & Nutrition
By Jill U. Adams, Special to the Los Angeles Times
For decades now, we've heard that too much sodium can cause hypertension and raise the risk of cardiovascular disease.
By Karen Voight
Here are two variations of back arches that will help counter the effects of rounded shoulders. Slouching tends to shorten the muscles in...
By Carrie Luger Slayback, Special to the Los Angeles Times
I sat across the table from Chuck, marveling at his robust good health. We'd just been to see a play — and instead of looking pale and...
By Roy Wallack
Whenever I write about bicycles, I inevitably receive emails from older folks who are interested in adult three-wheelers. "I'm a 71-year-old...
By Karen Voight
Double your benefits by doing this variation of a curl and crunch. Use a slightly deflated ball or a small, firm pillow to support your...
By Marissa Cevallos, HealthKey / For the Booster Shots blog
Drinking six to eight glasses of water each day is healthful, most health experts agree. But apparently not everyone is on the same page.
By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Trapped in your neighborhood this weekend due to "Carmegeddon," or just afraid to venture out in an automobile? No worries -- consider using...
By Kristen Kridel and Kelly April, Chicago Tribune
Potatoes have taken a mashing lately, being blamed over other foods for people's long-term weight gain and possibly being limited in favor...
By Marissa Cevallos, HealthKey / For the Booster Shots blog
Young children have no excuse not to exercise—even if they can’t walk yet.
By Amina Khan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
Admitting you have an eating disorder after living with it for years is no easy task -- but that's exactly what Demi Lovato told Ryan...
By Eryn Brown, Los Angeles Times
Activists rejoiced last week when a hard-fought battle over international standards for labeling genetically modified food came to an end &#...
By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times / For the Booster Shots blog
The salt content of your diet is important -- we've heard that from health experts over and over again. But a new study suggests that it's...
By James S. Fell, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Most athletic types would rather spend a month watching "Teletubbies" while reading Snooki's blog than suffer an injury. And when it comes...
By Karen Voight
Here's a terrific way to train your hamstrings (the muscles in the back of your thighs) and buttocks without overworking the fronts of...
By Roy Wallack
Getting out in nature for a hike or a trail run can offer an escape from the modern world. But that doesn't mean techie innovations should...
By Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel
Some fit men and women are jumping on little trampolines for an hour of intense challenge to their heart.
By Karen Voight
Get strong and balanced rear shoulder muscles by including this exercise in your weight routine. Sitting on a bench or chair makes it easier...
By James S. Fell and Jeannine Stein, Special to the Los Angeles Times
Perhaps you've been to the multiplex to see Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern save the universe from the evil Parallax or to witness Chris...
By Marissa Cevallos, HealthKey / For the Booster Shots blog
TV advertisements for sugary and fatty foods are playing a role in childhood obesity and ought to be taken off the air, a leading group of...
By Marc Siegel
"Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition"
By Karen Voight
The fronts of your thighs can get very tight, especially if you play sports, train with weights or engage in any other physical activities....
By Roy Wallack
For those times when you can't get to the gym — or don't feel like breaking out your credit card to pay the membership fee —...
By Karen Voight
This exercise challenges your core strength and provides a nice twist to your spine. Squeezing a soft ball with your inner thighs helps to...
By Lisa Hill, Special to the Los Angeles Times
In the last four years, my 42-year-old husband has had three mountain biking-related surgeries. He's had more busted fingers, dislocated...
By James Fell, Special to the Los Angeles Times
I picked a bad race for a personal best attempt.
By Karen Voight
Build muscular endurance with yoga moves like this one, called "plank pose into chaturanga dandasana." Practiced correctly on a...
By Jessica Pauline Ogilvie, Special to the Los Angeles Times
It's no secret that people drink alcohol before they turn 21. Stories about binge drinking on college campuses and alcohol-fueled high...
By James S. Fell, Special to the Los Angeles Times
This is all Jack LaLanne's fault.
By Ruth Goodnow, Special to the Los Angeles Times
"I can't do it," I wailed into my cellphone in Santa Cruz to my husband in San Luis Obispo. "And I've lost my wallet. Will you come and...