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The Best Ways to Recover From Exercise 10/30/2016 08:00pm • After exercising, most of us half-heartedly stretch for 15 seconds before hitting the shower, smoothie shop or couch. But dedicating a little extra time to post-activity recovery can help speed healing, prevent injury and allow you to get back at it sooner. Here are four of the best ways to do it: Apple doubles downs on running with Nike-edition smartwatch 10/28/2016 11:59pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Apple isn't the first to add GPS functionality to a smartwatch, but it's the first to make something that feels like a running watch. And the company is doubling down on that with a Nike edition out Friday, while Nike is bringing features from its phone app directly to all model Is your running habit deserving of a beer? 10/27/2016 08:45am • Like many, Kate Lyons, 30, of Portland, Oregon, likes to have a cold one after a run. A former resident of Providence, Rhode Island, she's joined friends for several Craft Brew Races, 5-kilometer (or slightly over 3-mile) jaunts run mainly on the East Coast that are followed by a craft brew festi 6 reasons going to concerts is good for your health 10/27/2016 08:00am • Concerts are good for you. If you love music, you know how a great concert can improve your mood. "Music's the medicine of the mind," as John A. Logan, a 19th century political figure who served as a general for the Union in the Civil War, famously said. The same holds true today, as an array of Here's How Much Expectations Really Matter in Fitness 10/25/2016 08:00pm • What you expect to get out of something matters. The couple that arrives at a music concert expecting to be blown away will likely find the performance more enjoyable than the pair whose friend warned them the band wasn't strong on stage. The woman who dines at the fancy restaurant every food criti 10 mid-century marvels: Modern hotels that would make Don Draper drool 10/24/2016 09:10am • Discover 'Mad Men'-worthy hideaways the world over. Mid-century modern design is all the rage these days after a resurgence of the decor was featured on the hit TV show "Mad Men." Taking hints from Scandinavian design and characterized by warm woods, clean lines and natural elements, this unique 10 Ways to Boost Your Post-Workout Recovery for Better Results 10/20/2016 08:00pm • Here's a harsh reality for you: Without proper recovery, your workouts go largely wasted. Sure, you'll still burn calories and get your heart pumping in the gym, but you'll miss out on building health-promoting lean muscle mass, your exercise performance will lag and you even risk chronically too-h Ballroom Dancing Boosts Fun and Healthy Aging 10/20/2016 08:00pm • Samba, anyone? Classes in ballroom dancing -- or any type of dance you desire -- beat hanging out in front of the TV almost any evening. And while older adults are mastering the merengue or honing the hustle, they're also improving their health. Treadmill or Tango? At the Arthur Murray Dance Cen How to Work Out With Your Dog 10/19/2016 08:00pm • One of the students in Thursday evening's yoga class isn't like the others. Mother-daughter duo Rhonna and Alissa Rogol settle onto their mats, close their eyes and do as they're told. "Take a deep breath in, and a deep breath out," purrs Anna Farkas, a New York City yoga instructor who's leading t 13 Ways to Improve Your Memory 10/18/2016 08:00pm • An array of methods to boost your memoryDo you have trouble remembering the details of a fun night out at a concert? Have difficulty recalling important events, like a friend's wedding? "Memory lapses can be both embarrassing and troubling, but the good news is it is never too late to improve your p Nutrition and fitness help is as close as your smartphone 10/18/2016 04:12pm • WASHINGTON — Smartphones play a role in so many aspects of life that it should come as no surprise that apps can also help people live healthier as well. More and more people wear health devices such as step counters to improve their health. But that's just one segment of what's available. Lea 10 Ways to Stay on Track With Your Weight-Loss Goals When Life Goes Crazy 10/13/2016 08:00pm • When life goes according to plan, sticking with weight-friendly habits like good nutrition and exercise feels doable -- if not altogether easy. "I've so got this," we tell ourselves, as we post pictures of our avocado toast on Facebook. But when life jumps the tracks, whether it's with all-consuming The Top 10 Must-Have Amenities Luxury Homebuyers Are Searching For 10/11/2016 08:00pm • From state-of-the-art home automation systems to dedicated tasting rooms to private whiffle ball courts and grounds that will rival the most luxurious five-star resorts -- in the world of luxury real estate, over-the-top amenities dominate. Luxury homes are all about lifestyle, and over the past sev 10 most underrated exercises, according to top trainers 10/11/2016 09:00am • What are you waiting for? From the rarely performed to the rarely performed correctly, some of the most amazing exercises don't get the credit (and attention) they deserve. Here, six leading fitness experts share the gym's most underrated exercises -- the ones you need to master for optimum resul How to Hack Your Workout for Brain Health 10/10/2016 08:00pm • Sayco Williams used to live a sort of double life. He spent his days in New York City gyms telling personal training clients to "jump high!" and "squat low!" and his nights at an easel painting abstract art. The two worlds felt light years apart. Not anymore. Today, Williams spends much of his time