Science shows music can amp up workouts


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At times it can feel like music and exercise are linked together, whether it is the radio station playing over the speakers or the workout playlist thumping from the iPod of nearby weightlifters. Some swear by music, saying songs help focus and motivate the body. But is music really a useful tool to boost physical […]

Boyle Heights contains flurry of enticing ethnic cuisine


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If there’s ever a place that best defines the spirit of Los Angeles, it’s not the glitzy Hollywood theaters, the pale sands of Venice Beach or the celebrity mansions in Beverly Hills. It’s Boyle Heights, a not-so-quiet neighborhood teeming with rich cultural history and food — everything from Jewish delis to Japanese izakayas and Mexican […]

Art galleries in Los Angeles deconstruct snobby stereotypes


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Let’s hit up a gallery this weekend. This probably isn’t the first thing your friends say when you’re planning your epic weekend. The usual image of a gallery is a cold, unwelcoming place only wealthy art lovers dare visit. In reality, it’s easy to saunter into a gallery and enjoy yourself. Los Angeles and its […]

Modern movie-based games favor quality over quantity


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In the entertainment industry, the thirst for profit never fails to lead to somewhat questionable decision-making, especially when it comes to adapting storylines from one medium to another. We’ve all seen it: Books and TV shows are turned into movies, and movies are turned into video games. Last summer brought us playable versions of blockbusters, […]

Barefoot and minimalist running preserve athleticism


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Fitness trends come and go, often fading quickly as fads, but one trend that has emerged and actually picked up steam is barefoot running. Easily noticeable thanks to their lack of shoes, or the minimalist footwear they sport, barefoot runners swear by the method as a healthier and more effective way to run. But is […]

LA eateries merge American culture with German cuisine


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Think of the classic American backyard party: You crack open an ice-cold bottle of Miller Lite and swig it down while poking at hotdogs sizzling on an outdoor grill. The day is warm, sweetened by a glug of cool fizziness. It’s lazy, it’s relaxing and it’s social. Oktoberfest has several hundred times more fun and […]

Los Angeles garners attention as art hub


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Los Angeles is seen as many things: cultural hotspot, nightlife hub, entertainment capital. Missing from that list is “legendary art center.” The cities more likely to come to mind are the traditional bastions of art like Paris and New York City. Looking to change that perspective is a 60-plus museum and gallery collaboration aptly named […]

Gaming industry burgeons as fruitful occupational outlet


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When most college students think of video games, they probably picture those sedentary Saturdays spent huddled around the TV, hunched over colorful, button-mashed controllers. This image is something we can all relate to, and it’s the generic way video games fit into our lives: as stress-relievers, social experiments and solitary hobbies. But for a handful […]