Getting to know the numerous hiking trails in your area is an ideal way get some exercise while exploring the city. Here are a few in the Los Angeles area you may want to try: The Runyun Canyon Loop This three-mile round-trip trail is not a nature walk, but it’s a great way to check […]
Just like the rest of your body, the brain requires energy and nutrients from the foods we eat. Studies show certain foods can protect your brain against degeneration and cognitive decline, nourish neurons, and improve your memory. So which foods are best, and how can they help? Berries – Berries, and in particular blueberries, have […]
Imagine the luxury of having a couple of extra hours in each day. It’s not difficult to imagine what you would do with that extra time, is it? Time management is an issue for almost everyone. The reality is that with a bit of planning, organization and time management skills, you can easily squeeze out […]
Welcome to the brave new world of health and wellness apps. Nowhere have apps gained greater popularity than in the area of health and fitness.Here are several which you may find useful if you are an apps kind of person. Nike’s free downloadable running and training app contains 30 good forty-five-minute workouts. You can establish […]
Everyone feels the impact of stress sometimes. For many of us, it might feel like there is no real solution for the stress in life. But quite often, people are much more in control of stress factors than they might think. While 54 percent of Americans are concerned about the levels of stress in […]
For most of us, sleep is the last item on our to-do list. By the time we do actually go to bed, it’s after completing every other daily chore, leaving barely enough time for sleep before the next day starts. What we fail to realize is that our sleep schedule is very important in how […]
Most of us know that regular exercise has many physical benefits, but being physically active can also greatly influence your attitude and mental health. Here are some ways regular exercise can help improve your overall mood and attitude! Happiness – When your heart rate is elevated, your body actively pumps blood to your heart and […]
When your dog needs room to run and play, the options in South Bay are quite limited. So head over to the Redondo Beach Dog Park to give your pooch some much-needed exercise and social time. Located at the Northern end of Dominquez Park off Flagler Lane and 190th Street, the park is the only […]
In 1992, South Bay residents with professions in business, horticulture and landscape design got together with a local organization called V.O.I.C.E. (Volunteers and Organizations Improving the Community’s Environment). Concern over the environment brought them together, and they came up with an idea of how to teach resource conservation to the community in a fun and […]
When you live in the South Bay area there is a plethora of things to do without traveling far. Here are some great stay-cation ideas: If you love surfing, bicycling, rollerblading, wind surfing or fishing the area is perfect with its wonderful beaches and ocean currents. Hermosa Beach offers some of the world’s most exciting […]
