Wellness
How to avoid injury during the spring sports season
Training, hydration and acclimation are all key.
Equipment-free workouts you can do at home
There are plenty of ways to get in an efficient and effective workout in the comfort of your own home. Use these two equipment-free workouts when you’re pressed for time.
Tips and tricks for surviving springtime allergies in NoVA
Tree pollen counts begin to increase toward the end of February, peak around April and diminish in mid-May, according to Dr. Michael Kletz of Black & Kletz Allergy.
Transitioning from a treadmill to the outdoors
While this is a time of year most look forward to, transitioning from training inside all winter long to hitting the pavement again can be tougher than we remember.
Tips for avoiding overuse injuries in children
Pressure drives kids and their parents to ignore pain and medical advice, so it’s no wonder that overuse injuries have accelerated.
How to decrease your chances of frostbite this winter
Winter may have come late, but between the snow and its frigid wind chills, frostbite can happen in a matter of minutes.
How to start exercising and stick to it
We’ve put together our top four tips to help you successfully start exercising and stick to it for the long run.
Need an improved knee or hip? Outpatient is now an option
Two decades ago, patients typically stayed 11 days after undergoing knee and hip replacements, usually in inpatient settings. Now, outpatient care allows patients to go home after passing required tests within 24 hours after surgery
Is NoVA at risk for Zika?
After confirmed cases appeared in D.C., Maryland and southern Virginia, we talked to Fairfax County Health Department Public Information Officer John Silcox to see if NoVA residents are at risk.
Are cheat days good for you? It depends …
Can throwing your diet plan out the window one day every week be beneficial?
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