Exercise

Every once in a while there's a rodent study that's so surprising and so predictable at the same time that I just have to tell you about it. So here's a happy clinical trial that took place outside the clinic. In the backyard. It's about your health. And there's a cute animal video.

A simple, gentle exercise to strengthen and train the muscles you use to stay on your feet. A dynamic balance exercise you can do on a balance board or a pillow. Summer's coming: get ready for surfing. Hang five.

This mountain has everything. A beach at the bottom. Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco from the summit. Giant redwoods and small waterfalls on the Way up. I mapped four wonderful day hikes for you. Complete with breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Brussels, Belgium just might be the best place in the world to answer the question and enjoy all the health benefits of chocolate. More than 500 chocolatiers make this beautiful walking city a perfect place to burn more calories than you sample in a 10-mile Walk.

Let's start the week loose. Comfortable. Flexible. Because flexible muscles make everything easier and less tiring. Today's Way'll relax and stretch your shoulder and upper back muscles. Make them feel and function better.

Even if you exercise vigorously for an hour daily, too much sitting the rest of the day significantly increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity. So when you're in front of your TV or computer, do this for a minute, every hour or two.

Good news: all you need is frequent exercise to maintain muscle strength and mass. At any age. Today's Way comes with a simple, one-minute Way to increase your strength. This month: your back.