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When Susan Schmaeling’s 16-year-old son complained to her that the priests chaperoning his Catholic high school's dance didn't allow him and other students to grind, she fought her impulse to scream. Instead, she tried to stay calm yet be very direct in her response.
If you’re trying to motivate yourself to get moving in the new year, here’s some added inspiration: Mounting research shows that exercise isn’t just good for the body, it’s also good for the brain — and not just the brains of older folks.
Unable to get the swine flu vaccine in her area, Demi Knight Clark has been hoping exercise will help to keep her healthy this winter.
Should you do anything when your unfit family is stuffing themselves at Thanksgiving? And how can a husband motivate his wife to get on board the wellness train before baby comes along? Smart Fitness answers your queries.
Is it true that exercising will eventually wear out your joints, heart or any other body parts? Should you wait awhile after working out before showering? Smart Fitness answers your queries.
Since shaking up her fitness routine, Moira Jrolf is spending less time exercising yet getting better results.
Could working out give a man “moobs”? Can exercise help a masculine-looking woman get some feminine curves? Smart Fitness answers your queries.
Health advocates are hoping that a cheap red watch worn by college students like Alicia Nelson will become the new fashion trend on campus this fall.
Busy moms who chase after young children may feel like they are run ragged by the end of the day, but they may not have engaged in as much physical activity as they think.
Today, some parents have begun signing up their 5-year-olds for summer classes or even tutoring to boost thei
New research has found that women could pump up their workouts, especially their strengthening exercises, when they pumped up the volume on their favorite tunes.
Chad Bowers didn’t learn about his favorite new workout at the gym or by reading an article about it. He watched videos on YouTube, where people have posted thousands of clips of themselves jumping over benches and railings, leaping down flights of stairs, climbing up walls and fences, and swinging from playground equipment and tree branches.
Still obsessing about how your dimpled thighs, jelly belly or flappy arms look in a swimsuit? That’s so last summer.
A new government study turned up some unexpected and puzzling disparities in injuries to women and babies during childbirth.
When Phyllis Murphy's mother was pregnant, back in the 1950s, her doctor advised her to smoking for relaxation. A few years later, that same mom smeared her toddler's skin with a concoction of baby oil and iodine for a deep, rich tan. Now, safely in adulthood in Vancouver, B.C., Murphy fondly recalls childhood as a time of leaping from rooftops and accumulating “more scars than Joan Rivers.”
Start exercising and you’ll become a round-the-clock, fat-burning machine, right? That’s long been a commonly held belief among exercisers and fitness experts alike. But a new report finds that, sadly, it’s not very likely.
How can you maximize a short lunchtime workout? And are you supposed to eat before or after a workout? Smart Fitness answers your queries.
For Dawn Quiett of Dallas, springtime is guaranteed to bring sneezing, a runny nose, an itchy throat and especially congestion. But this year’s allergy season has been so “brutal” that her usual armamentarium just isn’t winning the battle.
Doctors today can tell a great deal about a child from a very early age. In the womb, for instance, tests can reveal risk for Down syndrome and a range of other conditions. Within a baby’s first year or two, health professionals can spot signs of significant developmental disabilities, possibly even autism. And some now believe they can tell if preschoolers are showing risk factors for becoming a psychopath, someone potentially capable of committing bone-chilling crimes without an ounce of guilt or remorse.
While it was once common for American families to have six, seven or even more children, today the sight of such a large brood makes many people stop and ask a seemingly simple question: Why?
Heading to the gym to blow off some steam? Good idea, as long as you don’t take out your stress on everyone around you.
Tough economic times prompted Benjamin Gordon to move into a smaller apartment last fall. Among other cost-cutting measures, he canceled the gym membership near his old residence but hasn’t joined a new one since the move across town.
Can you lose a lot of weight without becoming a ‘saggy, baggy elephant’? How well can exercise fight the flab? And is it possible to lose fat only in desired areas but not in others? Smart Fitness answers your queries.
What can you do to firm up flabby arms and slim down fat feet? How do you know if you’re injured — or just really sore? Smart Fitness answers your workout queries.
How can you battle fat bulges on your back? And is it better to jog in walking shoes, or walk in jogging shoes? Smart Fitness answers your questions.
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