Health & Fitness

Flu Cases are Skyrocketing in Northern Virginia

Local doctors at VHC Health and Inova share tips for avoiding the virus and easing symptoms if you get sick.

When Weight Loss Resolutions Become Unhealthy

Many New Year's resolutions focus on weight loss. An Arlington expert on eating disorders warns some can go too far.

Study Suggests Link Between Distance Running and Colon Cancer

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

Need a New Workout? Try These Fitness Classes Around Arlington

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

How to Protect Yourself During Tick Season

Deer ticks, the culprits that carry Lyme disease, are out in record numbers. Here's how to avoid exposure and what to do if you are bitten.

Arlington, VA, Named ‘Fittest City’ for 8th Year in a Row

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

How to Find a Good Therapist in the D.C. Area

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.

Women Designed This Hospital Wing. Here’s Why That Matters

Arlington's VHC Center for Women's Health offers a comprehensive care model that the hospital plans to expand to other specialties.
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10 Free Workouts to Try in Northern VA

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

A Long and Steadfast Battle Against a Terrible Cancer

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

Arlington Scores an F in New Air Quality Report

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

City of Falls Church Kicks Off April Fitness Challenge

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