In a world of pills and procedures, lasers and lipo, it's not hard to believe fitness is something to be bought or a service to be sold.
However, it is much easier than that to be fit. For th
Obesity is the No. 1 problem with our youth today. It outnumbers alcohol and drugs by far. One key realization is that fitness and health start with our youth at home. We usually raise our kids a
Juice cleanses have been all the rage for the last few years, and this trend doesn't seem to be showing signs of slowing down any time soon. But why do people juice? Is it to lose weight? Is it t
The vast amount of workout advice buzz around the gym and internet can make it difficult to create and follow a consistent fitness plan. As importantly, with an onslaught of tips on lifting form,
When you're a kid, you're active in so many ways -- from skating to soccer to baseball. But the good times don't have to stop just because you're getting older.
Max Page, founder of a weightlif
For those with a seemingly unquenchable sweet tooth, dessert can be the downfall of an otherwise healthy diet. The good news, though, is that once you find the right ingredients, the options for
During a typical workday, people spend 5 hours and 41 minutes sitting at their desk, according to the British Psychological Society. Many studies conducted over the past decade report that sitti
Hate running? Don't sweat it! Walking is an effective way to get and stay physically and mentally healthy.
Studies show that walking helps manage and fend off conditions ranging from high blood
Work can be tedious and demanding. When you have to be on your feet all day, shoe comfort is a must. Nurses, first responders, highway road crews, restaurant waitstaff, teachers and mail carriers
From birth to old age, our bodies need to be tended to and cared for. Fortunately, medical science makes it a little bit easier to stay ahead of problems that might arise. Vaccines can help preve
Answering reader email can be a slippery slope. But my inbox is on the verge of an avalanche, and how can I resist a high school teacher from Florida asking me about training for an upcoming ski
Looking to boost your omega-3s? Both farm-raised and wild salmon are good choices. But which is better? Farmed Atlantic salmon, it turns out, outranks wild Pacific salmon, with 20 percent to 70