Welcome to Camp Wannabe a Kidagin

Beneath the massive trees of the Malibu mountains, four small groups of people clad head-to-toe in red, green, yellow or blue stand around...

Travis Stork of 'The Doctors'

As more people get their health information from TV and the Internet, it becomes crucial to have experts on the small screen who can provide...

Clip-in bicycle shoes to keep the pedals turning

"How do I make this old bike go faster?" That refrain, heard frequently among the teeming masses riding from downtown to the beach in last...

The right medicine for building muscles and saving time

Here's a new way to use that medicine ball and challenge your muscles all the way from calves to shoulders.

A map, a compass and your wits: the sport of orienteering

"OK, start!" calls the man with the clipboard, nodding toward a portable clock. That's my cue. Compass in hand, I dash out of the starting...

'Big C' consultant Dr. Vijay Trisal

Pole art popularity outstrips its origins

Sergia Anderson climbed high up a pole as Bjork's "Hyperballad" blasted through Circus Disco, a West Hollywood nightclub. Spinning and...

Necomimi cat ears that move to your meow moods

Warning: Necomimi cat ears may not be your thing if (1) you like to blend in with the crowd (they're fuzzy and larger than life-size, and...

The latest in popular ellipticals

For all the hoopla over "natural" and "functional" fitness movements, one of the most popular workouts for all body types and athletic...

Set a goal but didn't follow through? Tips to resetting habits

OK, you've had nearly a third of the year. Lost that weight? Smoking a thing of the past? Nicer to your husband? If you are like many...

Bikers will cruise Venice Boulevard for Sunday's CicLAvia

Los Angeles celebrates its sixth CicLAvia on Sunday, with Venice Boulevard mostly closed to cars from downtown to the beach. Parts of...

Santa Monica Beach, with a power-up option

This beach-and-bluffs walk in Santa Monica is a great way to soak up some scenery, take in some salty air and learn a little local history....

Paul Stanley, from 'chunky' kid to fit KISS rocker

The "Starchild" outfit Paul Stanley wears as frontman for KISS is a revealing one. That's why I chose it for Halloween a couple of years...

Proposed soda ban likely to backfire, study finds

After New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg unveiled his plan to ban the sale of sodas larger than 16 ounces, comedian Jon Stewart...

Yoga has more to offer than traditional classes

The bendy brilliance attained by practicing yoga regularly has become a treasure sought after by many Americans. Hindu monks brought the 5,...

Yoga might help boost mental health

As you stretch into warrior pose and inhale and exhale, you're not just stretching those hamstrings and lungs; you're also doing good for...

Michael Mosley puts his health to many tests

The patient in his 50s was mildly overweight, had high cholesterol and was headed down the road to diabetes. Common problems, and his doctor...

Let these new bike helmets go to your head

I should be dead, twice. The fact that I'm not — or even brain-damaged (I think) — is due to the helmets I wore while being...

Mariel Hemingway urges change to help others find a personal best

Mariel Hemingway, makeup-free and in sweats, is gorgeous. That bone structure, her cheetah-like build and flowing hair have been familiar...

Food as medicine? What to make of the claims.

What's a healthful food and what's a healing food? Is there a difference? At least since the mid-19th century, when the Battle Creek...

ElliptiFit adds a fun spin to workouts

If you were trying to conjure up a perfect group cardio workout, it just might look like one of the classes at ElliptiFit.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee on family health

Former track and field Olympic champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee is no stranger to the benefits of daily workouts and a healthful lifestyle....

Try This: 'Elephant ears' massage helps kids perk up

If you're dealing with tired, sluggish kids who aren't able to listen or pay attention, try this quick mind-body trick.

Mindfulness meditation: It may be essential, but, boy, it isn't easy

On the third day of silence and meditation, I said just 14 words, all of them in the course of chopping vegetables for dinner.

Dear meditation diary: From doubtful to mindful

Day 1

Yes, even you can meditate

If meditation sounds intriguing, you can try it out -- in as few as 10 minutes a day -- without leaving your office.