Health & Fitness Archives - Scouting magazine

How to prevent and overcome heat exhaustion

By Josh Piven

Take these steps to cool off if you (or a fellow hiker) experience heat exhaustion.

Nine Easy Ways to Protect your Brain

By Jeff Cstari

Stop worrying you’re in early stages of dementia when you can’t find your keys. Your brain isn’t — to quote Igor in “Young Frankenstein” — “Abby Normal.”

Discover the health benefits of adding more fiber to your diet — regularly

By Michael Freeman

Let’s look at what fiber is and why it’s so important.

Exercises you should do every day

By Michael Freeman

Get up. Stand up. And start feeling amazing.

A little planning can save you calories and cash on the road

By Michael Freeman

A road trip is not an excuse to chow down on fast food.

Foods you might think are healthy but aren’t

By Michael Freeman

Your breakfast isn’t as healthy as you think.

Seven fitness myths busted

By Michael Freeman

Shape up by shedding some common misconceptions about exercise.

Camp meals fit for a nutritionist

By Michael Freeman

Healthy food doesn’t have to stay home when you hit the trail.

Safety Quiz: Go with your gut

By Michael Freeman

Take our quiz about food-borne illnesses — if you have the stomach.

Check out this gear for the New Year

By Michael Freeman

These gear basics will set you up for a year of fitness success.