Arlington Once Again Ranked America's 'Fittest City'
The county has scored the top spot in a nationwide fitness index for the sixth year in a row.
Dying Too Soon
What are your chances of living to age 75? A new report finds significant racial and geographic disparities across Northern Virginia.
A Mystery Illness Called POTS
A debilitating disorder with a constellation of symptoms, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is often misdiagnosed as anxiety. Doctors are missing the mark.
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Defending the Caveman
Why have so many local residents adopted paleo eating and CrossFit workouts with cultlike reverence? One writer ventured to find out.
Happy Trails
You don’t have to travel far for a lovely walk in the woods. Try these local hikes along the Potomac.
Sleepless in the Suburbs
Some see insomnia as the new normal. Are we victims of our own bad habits?
Addicted to Thin
When grown women develop eating disorders, the habits are hard to break.
The Sad Season
Winter is the cruelest time of year for those with seasonal depression. Some have found that light therapy can help.
The Big C
When you’re the wife of an oncologist, cancer is a common topic of conversation. But Liza Marshall and her husband, John, never expected it to happen to her.
Driven to Extremes
Tired of the gym? Sick of the same boring exercise routine? Staying in shape doesn’t have to be monotonous. It certainly isn’t for these eight Arlingtonians.
Strike a Pose
Want to give yoga a try? The first step is finding a style that suits you.