Seventeen years ago, Eric Topol, a cardiologist and founder of the Scripps Research Translational Institute in La Jolla, set ...

Using a sandbag or d-ball, squat down and wrap your arms around it, ‘hug’ the bag as tightly as possible before standing ...

Why it matters: This movement mimics walking, running, climbing stairs, and standing up — all fundamental tasks of daily life. Training unilaterally (one leg at a time) also improves balance, core ...