Health & Fitness Archives - Arlington Magazine

Sign Up for These Holiday 5Ks (and More Ks)

Bundle up, get some fresh air and earn that eggnog.

A Preemptive Strike Against Breast Cancer

Why more women are proactively choosing to have a double mastectomy.

8 Not-Your-Average Yoga Classes

Kittens, goats and beer...oh my!

Try These Workouts at Home

Getting in shape is easier than you think. Four local trainers explain where to start.

Give These Dance Classes a Whirl

Here are 6 local studios offering ballet, hip-hop, ballroom dancing and more.

Arlington Ranked America's "Fittest City"

A 2018 index of the nation's 100 largest cities places our town at No. 1.

7 Workouts to Try at Arlington's Fitness + Wellness Festival

Test out a variety of classes, from kick boxing to cardio hip-hop.

Change Up Your Skincare Regimen for Spring

McLean dermatologist Lily Talakoub offers these tips for healthy skin as temps begin to rise.

A Date Night for Stroke Survivors

The road to recovery is long. Dinner and dancing are good medicine.

Understanding ADHD

Diagnoses are the on the rise, but the disorder has more than one form, and the symptoms aren't always obvious.

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The Marine Corps Marathon, Numerically Speaking

Arlington's beloved race is now 41 years running.

8 Great Hikes Close to Home

Can’t-miss trails for when you want to get closer to nature in Arlington and McLean.

Unlocking the Mystery of Aplastic Anemia

Their daughter's illness was not only life-threatening, but rare. That was part of the problem.

A Tale of Two Transplant Survivors

Waiting for a new liver or kidney can be a harrowing race against time. Meet two Arlington residents who each beat the odds. Twice.

Fear, Loathing and Panic Attacks

Clinical anxiety is the most prevalent psychiatric issue in society today. And that includes Northern Virginia.

Life After Postpartum Depression

Arlington resident Adrienne Griffen went into an emotional freefall after her second pregnancy. Now she's helping other new moms to regain their footing.

10 Fitness Classes to Try Now

Bored with your regular workout? Try one of these alternatives—from tabata to barre to aerial yoga.

Infertility in Arlington

Local couples in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church weigh the pros and cons of fertility treatments.

Running Rampant

What compels thousands of us to hit the roads and trails, day after day? Stress? Friendship? Health? Survival? For many, it's all of the above.

Lyme Light

Doctors couldn’t agree on the cause of my husband’s debilitating symptoms, much less how to treat them. Now, new estimates on the prevalence of Lyme disease are bringing the debate to the forefront.