I’m standing in a stork-like position in my living room balancing on one leg, the other leg kicked out behind me. My arms are extended at my sides and I’m …
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4 simple tai chi exercises that, like tai chi walking, improve balance
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones“Soft is strong.” That’s one of the guiding principles behind tai chi, a hundreds-year-old Chinese martial arts practice that today is considered a form of meditative movement. It’s also a …
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4 simple balance exercises for beginners to improve stability in 5 minutes a day
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIf you’re just starting out with balance training, a routine of basic static and dynamic exercises is a great way to go, says Kimberly M. Burbank, a sports medicine physician …
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How plyometric exercises improve balance and prevent falls
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen was the last time you skipped rope? Or did pogo hops? Right. Everyone knows that when it comes to the body, it’s “use it or lose it.” We lose …
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The Disney theme parks are entering their fan feedback era. This past weekend’s all-things-Disney fan event at the Anaheim Convention Center was the first with Josh D’Amaro installed as CEO. …
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Extreme heat is reshaping Italy’s sparkling wine industry with early harvests and nighttime picking
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCORTE FRANCA, Italy — Workers fan out before dawn to clip clusters of grapes destined to be transformed into Italy’s prized Franciacorta sparkling wine a full 10 days earlier than anticipated, as …
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David Lynch’s L.A.: The landmarks, diners and hideaways that invigorated him
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen David Lynch moved from Philadelphia to Los Angeles in the summer of 1970, he was stunned by the sunshine that radiated onto the city — the “most beautiful light …
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Is balance the key to longevity? Expert tips & at-home exercises
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe essential weekly guide to enjoying the outdoors in Southern California. Insider tips on the best of our beaches, trails, parks, deserts, forests and mountains. By continuing, you agree to …
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Cruise California 33, a quintessential SoCal driving route
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesEveryone knows the stars of Southern California’s driving landscape: Pacific Coast Highway, the cinematic connector of beach cities; Angeles Crest Highway, a stunning and winding mountain route; and “The Snake,” …
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Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCharlotte Touzalin was still a young teenager when she began struggling with weight gain, abnormal periods and unwanted facial hair — the same puzzling symptoms that plagued her mom for …