Health

When Oprah says something we listen: you should keep a gratitude journal. And while I don't keep one in a conventional format, I do stop periodically and remind myself of the things that make me happy and how lucky I am to have them...and it works.

Print this list off and keep it in your purse when you're faced with tough decisions at a restaurant. We want you to enjoy eating socially, not fear every menu put in front of you. These eight tips will surely help you stay on track.

Join the CrossFit craze to sculpt a beach-worthy body in record time and discover strength and stamina you never knew you had

Keeping fit on a vacation is tough, especially when you're staying in places that have a breakfast buffet (and unlimited drinks). But what about a vacation that's specifically organized around the idea of fitness?

Would you really rather keep up with the Kardashians than sweat? That was a question I posed last year in this LA Times column. I asked it because physical activity rates are at an all time low, and yet we seem to have plenty of time available to watch TV. And this sorry state of affairs has led not just to expanding waist lines, but a serious health crisis. Exercise IS the cure for what ails you in most cases. There are few medical conditions that cannot be improved or ameliorated by physical activity.