Nutrition & Exercise

Plans for staggered start times and distancing protocols put in place by organizers of the Bolt for the Heart 5K Family Run/Walk and inaugural Half Marathon meet guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to the LaPorte County Health...

The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in La Porte County, currently in its 24th year, may have looked radically different from events in past years, but it was nevertheless filled with messages of love, support and encouragement. Spread out...

La Porte County will benefit once again from vital tools that could make the difference between saving a life and suffering a loss, when racers take to the streets for the 2nd annual Bolt for the Heart 5K Family Run /Walk/Half Marathon. Details about...

Staying at home during COVID-19 may make it harder than usual to get in your daily steps.  However, during this time it’s important for your health and well-being to stay active.  Walking – either at home or outside –...

The change of seasons brings more than just a shift in the weather. The colder temperatures and shorter days may also create a darkness of emotions for people with seasonal affective disorder, known as SAD. SAD is a type of depression that often...

The moment I crumbled backward onto the worn carpet in my bedroom, I knew exactly what was going on. I was hurt again. It was just a matter of finding out how badly. Over the course of my 10 years as a competitive runner, I’ve racked up a list of...

It’s that time of year again. Time to focus on New Year’s resolutions to start the new decade off right. These goals are easy to set, but sometimes can be hard to stick with. This may be why many people who make resolutions in January, give...

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana, the mission is to inspire and enable the youth of our communities to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. One of the most important aspects that the...

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 9AM - 8PM Join in at the club of your choice, between 9 am-8 pm. Free all day, including facility tours, educational booths, chair massages (Chesterton), Refreshments and over $1,500 in giveaways between the three clubs. Go...

There are countless ways to train as a runner. Every individual responds differently to various mileage, workout structures, and strength programs, and what works for one athlete might not work for another. Training plans can be strategically built...