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.
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Health & Wellness
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.
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.
Man-to-Man
Patrick Ryan survived the cancer that no guy wants to discuss. And he’s not afraid to talk about it.
Defending the Caveman
Why have so many local residents adopted paleo eating and CrossFit workouts with cultlike reverence? One writer ventured to find out.
