I’ve been way into hiking and running lately, and my feet are taking the burden. My achy tootsies could use daily foot massages, but unfortunately my hubby doesn’t agree. If you’re suffering from sore feet, whether it be from exercising or being on you feet all day, give this technique...

When I was a young dancer, my British ballet mistress told me I danced like a chicken. A far cry from the swan I longed to be! The problem was not with my arms or back but with my neck. I had serious forward head, that eager looking posture where your thrust your head forward from your body. Not only...

If portion control is the key to weight loss, then the location of your food matters as well. A new study reveals that diners ate significantly fewer calories when serving dishes were not left on the dinner table. The old adage “out of sight, out of mind” rings true! If you’re trying...

Regular exercise doesn’t necessarily prevent Alzheimer’s – except when it does. That’s the rather fuzzy but encouraging conclusion reached by the National Institutes of Health this week. Although there is no conclusive evidence that fitness, healthy eating, and mental exercise...

A few Summers ago the toning sandal FitFlops hit the shelves here in the USA and sold out almost immediately. The popular shoe claims to help sculpt leg muscles with every step. The FitFlop has inspired many imitators. Last year Skechers introduced Shape-ups, a toning sneaker, and when we asked if you...

Vanilla yogurt was always part of my go-to breakfast, and I never thought of switching to the plain variety – too sour. When I discovered that eating the plain yogurt saves me seven grams of added sugar per day, I decided a change was needed. I know that doesn’t seem like much, but after...

My tight legs crave a good hamstring stretch , and doing the splits is one of my favorite stretches because it’s so effective at increasing flexibility in that area. Here’s a variation that will stretch the backs of your legs in a more gentle fashion than the splits – you might even...

I love my local YMCA. It’s affordable, kid friendly, and super diverse. Yet, when FitSugar received a mailer promotion for a five-day free pass to Sports Club LA /San Francisco , I thought I would check it out. Plus, I learned on my tour of the luxurious gym that until the end of April many of...

When it comes to fitness and health, Gwyneth Paltrow is known for her super slim frame, a love of detoxing, and an adoration for trainer Tracy Anderson. So imagine our surprise to hear that she packed on the pounds for not one, but two movie roles! It must have been hard work – Gwyneth herself...

A recent study has linked brown rice to better heart health . Researchers found that two kinds of rice, brown rice and half-milled rice, may reduce the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. An ingredient in these types of rice interferes with angiotensin II, a protein linked to both high blood...

Blonde and beautiful Jessica Simpson is no stranger to scrutiny about her weight. Remember last year when that unflattering photo of her circulated through the media? Jessica was ridiculed for gaining some weight, and she discussed the episode on yesterday’s Ellen DeGeneres Show , saying: “For...