CicLAvia wants to be regular fixture on the Los Angeles calendar. Organizers of the popular open-streets festival for cyclists and pedestrians, modeled on programs in Latin American cities, are planning three events for 2014, including a first route through South Los Angeles. Aaron Paley, CicLAvia’s executive director, also said in an interview Wednesday that the…
A number of studies have shown that exercise can remodel the brain by prompting the creation of new brain cells and inducing other changes. Now it appears that inactivity, too, can remodel the brain, according to a notable new report. The study, which was conducted in rats but likely has implications for people too, the…
Use crosswalks, beware at intersections, carry flashlights at night, CDC advises Walking is a great way to get exercise, but it’s important to follow certain safety rules to protect yourself from cars and other hazards, experts say. On average, more than 460 pedestrians are treated in U.S. emergency departments every 24 hours for traffic-related injuries,…
Scientists have made a discovery that is proven to reduce premature death from heart attacks and stroke, lower the risk of diabetes and certain cancers, control blood pressure, prevent osteoporosis, and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. This therapy also increases confidence, improves quality of sleep and facilitates weight loss – rarely with any negative…
Twenty scenic walks take you past some of the best sights these cities have to offer—and they give you a workout to boot. Take a Walk More than just get you from Point A to Point B, a good walk can provide exercise, exposure to fresh air and nature, and—bonus—even up-close-and-personal views of landmarks, if…
It’s easy to see that we’re living in a changing country. The economy is slowly bouncing back after the biggest slowdown since the Great Depression. For the first time in two generations, Americans are moving to cities in record numbers. And during all this, more and more people are expressing a preference for living in…
January is the cruelest month, at least for those with good intentions to get fit. According to recent analyses of decades’ worth of exercise studies, many new exercise “intenders” will abandon their workout routines within two weeks of their New Year’s resolutions, and about half will quit by June. Even longtime exercisers feel the pull…
In the US, 80% of girls have been on a diet by the time they’re 10 years old. In this honest, raw talk, neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt uses her personal story to frame an important lesson about how our brains manage our bodies, as she explores the science behind why dieting not only doesn’t work, but…
A year ago, I sold my car and committed to walking to work. Most weekdays, I walked a little under three miles to my office in downtown Austin. I encourage others who live within a reasonable walking distance from their offices to give it a try. I’ve never been a huge fan of exercise. I…
Climbing the city’s little-known public staircases helped him sidestep surgery and kick-started a movement among urban explorers. I was having a period of bad health — quite a long period. I had a hip replacement, and another, and a hand surgery. Then a broken leg. Then a spinal surgery. Then another spinal surgery. I was…