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Do Helmets Discourage Us From Biking?

An ongoing debate questions the validity of helmet promotion for health and safety.
Well+Being, Fitness  |  Oct 3, 2012
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Why Strength Training Is Important for Runners

Plus: five exercises that will help improve your performance.
Well+Being, Fitness  |  Oct 3, 2012
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Tranquil Space to Host Beginners’ Workshop for Yoga

Yogis will also get unlimited access to yoga classes for a week.
Well+Being, Fitness Classes  |  Oct 2, 2012
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Washington-Area Runners See Uptick of Owl Attacks

A local man recalls the time an owl hit him not once, not twice, but five times while on a run.
Well+Being, Fitness  |  Oct 2, 2012
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Food Diaries: How Nutritionist and Herbalist Rebecca Snow Eats for a Day

The integrative medicine practitioner has a passion for using herbs and food for health.
Well+Being, Food Diaries  |  Oct 2, 2012
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events in Washington

From yoga to brunch to cruises, there are plenty of opportunities to support the fight against breast cancer this month in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Well+Being, Health, Fitness  |  Oct 1, 2012
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5 Reasons to Drink Coffee for Better Health

Celebrate Saturday’s National Coffee Day and feel good about it.
Well+Being, Health, Studies  |  Sep 28, 2012
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DC Is Not the Worst City for Allergies

A new ranking shows that DC didn’t even make the top ten list.
Well+Being, Health  |  Sep 28, 2012
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Register for LivingSocial’s First-Ever Glow-in-the-Dark 5K Dance Party

A portion of the race proceeds will send 1,000 solar lanterns to Somalians in need.
Well+Being, Fitness  |  Sep 27, 2012
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A Simple Way to Ease Performance Anxiety and Pressure

For right-handed athletes, squeezing a ball may help you perform better under pressure.
Well+Being, Health, Fitness, Studies  |  Sep 27, 2012
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