Kermit Pattison

Raising a healthy family requires wisdom, determination — and a willingness to take the high road when convenience and convention beckon. Start with these healthy habits and you’ll be well on your way.

Whether recovering from an injury or making a first foray into fitness, folks of all ages have found that tai chi delivers dramatic results for body, mind and spirit.

The cause of frozen shoulder is a mystery. For millions of Americans, its symptoms are debilitating. Fortunately, the condition can be cured and, in many cases, prevented altogether.

You worked hard – and now you’re feeling the hurt. Time to get wise about delayed onset muscle soreness.

Skimping on sleep can increase stress, undermine metabolism, suppress immunity, and set you up for a host of serious health problems.

Next time you’re thinking of pulling an all-nighter to beat some looming deadline, consider this: Too little sleep can lead to increased stress levels, compromised metabolism, a suppressed immune system and a host of other health problems.

With the help of a few plyometric training tools, you can teach your neuromuscular system to unleash impressive speed and strength –the two ingredients behind the explosive power treasured by athletes.

Think you know everything about sit-ups, squats and pushups? Well, Russian strength trainer Pavel Tsatsouline thinks you might know just enough to be dangerous.

Are you skipping your warm-up or cool-down? You may be squandering fitness results and making your workouts harder than they have to be.

Whether you seek lower blood pressure, a longer silhouette, or a more peaceful response to life’s pressures, disciplined practices like yoga, tai chi and Pilates offer a host of transformative benefits. Which might explain why mind-body exercise is one of the hottest trends in the fitness industry.

Plagued by chronic running injuries? Perhaps it’s time to try ChiRunning, an intuitive style that works with your body and draws from your physical and spiritual center.

A chronic case of computer neck can undermine your work and your workouts. So don’t sit and suffer. Start getting the kinks out – now.