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Exercise classes let moms get back to fitness with babies by their sides

November 4, 2021 at 12:33 a.m.

The other women in class curled dumbbells as they lunged. But Lindsay Macaleer put down her weights and instead gently rocked her double stroller to soothe her 2-year-old and 10-week-old...

Avoiding sugar overload in classroom parties

December 24, 2018 at 11:19 a.m.

People often ask me for my opinion on classroom parties: Should we let kids eat cake? It is a fantastic question, and one that should be asked by all schools...

For healthier skin, eating right is the key

August 19, 2019 at 7:30 a.m.

We've heard of problem skin being treated with everything from salicylic acid to antibiotics. But yogurt and blueberries, flaxseed and salmon? Nutrition plays a key role in skin health, says...

For healthier skin, eating right is the key

May 14, 2019 at 5:18 a.m.

We've heard of problem skin being treated with everything from salicylic acid to antibiotics. But yogurt and blueberries, flaxseed and salmon? Nutrition plays a key role in skin health, says...

Wounded service members take on wheelchair lacrosse, embrace sport for it physicality, mental benefits

August 24, 2021 at 9:31 p.m.

They had strapped on gloves, donned helmets, grabbed their lacrosse sticks and lobbed balls around the gym in preparation for a scrimmage. And then they got one key piece of...

Fueling your body for fitness

November 4, 2021 at 12:23 a.m.

The body needs fuel to perform. But what fuel? And when? These are the questions many of us ask ourselves as we get ready for a long run or finish...

Shining light on ‘near-death’ experiences

November 4, 2021 at 12:23 a.m.

You feel yourself float up and out of your physical body. You glide toward the entrance of a tunnel, and a searing bright light envelops your field of vision. Rather...

Small-space specialist: Libby Langdon’s easy elegance

August 24, 2021 at 8:56 p.m.

Whether it's a shoe box apartment or a particularly tiny bedroom, designer Libby Langdon has seen it all. "In a big space, the sky is the limit," Langdon said. "Designing...

Staying fit and active can help prevent a recurrence of breast cancer

November 4, 2021 at 12:16 a.m.

Nearing the end of chemotherapy for breast cancer, I peppered my oncologist with questions about how to prevent a recurrence. Should I avoid soy products? Processed foods? What about alcohol?...

Exercising into old age

November 4, 2021 at 12:14 a.m.

To 63-year-old Greg Cooke, seeing Diana Nyad this month become the first person to complete a 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida was nothing short of awesome. Nyad is, after...

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