In the ongoing debate over how healthcare decisions ought to be made, doctors are generally seen as the ones running the show. But sometimes patients hijack the whole process.
I tried a Shift class in North Hollywood because three of Dana Perri's students emailed me to say how much fun it was. They were right. Which is not to say it wasn't a tough class, because it was. But Perri, a former dancer and acrobat, is so genuinely engaging and encouraging that, like for...
Dr. Howard Murad, whose El Segundo-based company makes his eponymous skin-care products, has become a vocal proponent of painting, drawing and sculpting for overall well-being.
Whether it was years of swimming, too much sitting at the computer or too much driving, life was taking its toll on my body. My shoulder was messed up beyond belief; the pain seeped down my right arm and across my back, up into my neck.
In the three decades since the first U.S. dietary guidelines were issued, Americans have become heavier and more saddled with diabetes and other diet-related diseases. The documentary "Fed Up" takes a look at what happened and offers a most poignant profile of what life is like for...
Kristin Chenoweth, no longer picking up after cows and horses, finds new ways to stay fit. She also works to raise awareness about asthma.
TRX exercise uses suspended straps, body weight and gravity to work muscles. L.A.'s Uevolution takes the workouts seriously.
There are many small ways to get moving and raise your fitness level in the workplace. Even doing a few of the suggestions can add health benefits.
A standing desk is one option to avoid being sedentary at work, but others include a walking desk, a sit-and-stand desk or a spare piece of furniture to keep you upright.