Health & Fitness - Arlington Magazine

Exercise generally protects against cancer, but new research at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute raises concerns for marathoners.

Feel the burn with free outdoor classes and new gyms offering strength training, HIIT, pilates, barre, dance cardio and more.

The county earned top scores for personal health, community and environment in the annual ranking by the American Fitness Index.

Looking for a mental health provider in the DMV? If so, you're not alone. Here's a framework for finding the right one for you.

Arlington's VHC Center for Women's Health offers a comprehensive care model that the hospital plans to expand to other specialties.

Get pumped for no-cost boot camps, Pilates, yoga, barre, strength training and Zumba classes at a plaza near you.

Raymond Wadlow lost his mom, Emily Couric, to pancreatic cancer in 2001. Today he's an oncologist pushing for early detection.

The American Lung Association's latest "State of the Air" study raises red flags about air pollution and climate change impacts in the DMV.

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Residents can take a free sweat sesh, sound bath or walk with Mayor Letty Hardi to earn prizes for making healthy choices this month.

Cases are spiking in local school districts. Here's what you need to know and what to do if your child is affected.

The highly contagious stomach bug is everywhere. Doctors explain how to avoid an infection (wash those hands) and what to do if you get sick.

Local physicians explain the new guidance on cancer risks, the dangers of ultra-processed foods and how to make healthier lifestyle choices.