Even McDonald’s tries to follow the lean Lenten diet in Greece
TRIKORFO, Greece (AP) — Can a centuries-old ritual of spiritual renewal rekindle a New Year’s resolution to build…
What gyms and trainers can do to get more women lifting weights
During her first year of college, Elisabeth Bradley was inspired to try weightlifting after she followed a woman…
Group screams offer a unique outlet to relieve stress, frustration or grief
With a gut-wrenching wail that rippled from her body, Amber Walcker joined about a dozen screaming people in…
Climbing stairs for exercise has its upside and its challenges
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom McGee began climbing stairs for exercise 20 years ago as part of an…
OC accuses mental health services provider of squandering $60 million in public funds
OC says nonprofit fraudulently billed taxpayers $60 million for work never done LAist’s Jill Replogle breaks down the…
Tips to exercise your brain to lower risk of dementia
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your…
Experts weigh in on how to address anxiety from distressing news stories
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As people awoke to headlines over the weekend about deadly U.S.-Israeli strikes on…
UK charity inspires runners and cyclists to ‘get fit by doing good’
LONDON (AP) — Shoveling piles of compost and clearing weeds on a cold, damp evening in London might…
Experts question diet guidelines’ higher protein-intake advice
Protein just got a big boost from U.S. health officials. The latest federal dietary guidelines tell Americans to…
How to make the most of your workouts after menopause
When Sarah Baldassaro turned 50, she took stock of her health and began working with a fitness coach…
Why mobility exercises are key to overall health as we age
As they age, it’s not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out…
Learning a new language is like a ‘whole-body exercise’ for older adults
TOKYO (AP) — I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports…