Where to Take a Self-Defense Class
Assaults are on the rise in Arlington. Are you prepared if it happens to you?
Health & Fitness
How to Protect Your Kids Amid a Surge in Respiratory Viruses
ER doctor Mike Silverman shares emergency-room updates and tips for keeping your kids healthy.
A Rare Cancer, a Promising Treatment and a Backup Plan
His daughter's best friend had a 50-50 prognosis. So Paul Romness started a biotech company to change the odds.
6 New Gyms In a Neighborhood Near You
Find interval training, cycling, weight lifting, yoga, Pilates, spa services, childcare and smoothie bars at these sparkling new fitness hubs.
2,194 Miles on the Appalachian Trail
What did you do this summer? These intrepid 'thru-hikers' traveled from Georgia to Maine on foot.
Top Dentists 2022
Looking for an outstanding oral surgeon, dentist or orthodontist? Here are our area's most respected dental health experts, as nominated by their professional peers.
Where (and How) to Buy a Bike
Need a new ride? These bike shops in Arlington and Falls Church can hook you up. But first, a few key questions.
6 Local Places for a Great Massage
These Arlington spas and wellness centers offer the full menu of body treatments, from Swedish massage to shiatsu.
At Yoga by Beloved, Sun Salutations Meet Spa Services
A longtime yoga studio has teamed up with a Falls Church skin care center on a new concept targeting 'the well-being of the community.'
5 Pickleball Tips From Ultramarathoner Michael Wardian
Plus, indoor and outdoor places around Arlington where you can pick up a paddle and get in on the action.
8 Great Hikes Close to Home
When you want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, check out these can’t-miss trails in and around Arlington. 🥾
10 Arlington-Area Road Races You Should Sign Up for This Fall
We've got live and virtual races for every runner, including those with a hankering for a half-smoke.
Arlington Unveils a Massive New Aerial Ropes Course
At Climb UPton, daredevils can scale and conquer 90 vertical elements, including ziplines, ladders and a 40-foot free fall.
Arlington Ranked as "America's Fittest City"
Our hometown has held the top spot in Anthem's nationwide fitness index for four years running.
Cycling as Therapy
Biking propelled me through a cold, dark, Covid winter. It was a life-changing gift.
Time to Undo Those Pandemic Bad Habits
Life during Covid gave rise to all kinds of unhealthy coping mechanisms. Which ones do we need to unlearn?
Endurance Training? Run or Bike These Hills
Whether you've got a 5K, a century ride or a triathlon in your future, these local hills will make you faster and stronger.
13.1 Miles Toward Social Justice
This half marathon fundraiser focused on more than fitness. The training included conversations about race.
Top Dentists
Looking for an outstanding oral surgeon, dentist or orthodontist? Here are our area's most respected dental health experts, as nominated by their professional peers.
6 Outdoor Fitness Classes to Get You Out of the House
Step away from the fridge and step outside for a workout. The fresh air will do you good.
Virginia Hospital Center Resumes Elective Procedures
The governor's stay on non-emergency procedures has been lifted. Time to schedule that colonoscopy or cardiac workup.
The Tweet Heard Round the World
Arlington epidemiologist Eric Feigl-Ding warned in January that COVID-19 could be catastrophic. Some said he was crying wolf.
What You Should Know Before You Need a Ventilator
"It is yet another heartbreaking reality of dying during a pandemic. Patients cannot tell us what they want."
