Nutrition & Exercise

Runners with pounding hearts, riders gripping their handlebars anxiously and families cheering from the edge of the trails are all participant experiences of the Tour de La Porte. An event that has been around since 2001, the Tour de La Porte has...

Nearly 400 attendees enjoyed the races, food, entertainment and other 1980s-themed fun of the third annual Footloose. The family-friendly event drew in local community members as well as visitors from throughout Chicagoland and the Midwest including...

This year’s Farmers Market will treat the community to various demonstrations. The 2016 season will begin June 4 from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. In addition to locally grown organic produce, organic vegan meals, beautifully cut flowers, potted herbs, and...

For a seventh consecutive year, members of the Community Hospital Fitness Pointe® team have been named champions of the World Rowing competition. Overall the team placed first, this time rowing a whopping 25,793,808 meters, beating out 56 other...

You likely know someone who uses a fitness tracker to monitor wellness benchmarks, such as heart rate and activity level. But do these gadgets really lead to healthier lifestyles? From Apple Watch to Fitbit, wearable tech—the umbrella term for...

Girls on the Run of Northwest Indiana is preparing to host its end-of the-season 5K celebration this May and is looking for volunteers. For the first time, the organizations will host two spring events. The Highland 5K will be Saturday, May 21 at...

National Medical Fitness Association (MFA) Week is April 20th through April 26th and Franciscan Omni Health & Fitness is challenging everyone to join in and get moving! Omni is reaching out to the communities that they serve and offering Members...

Dancing, for many, is an easy start towards a healthier life. Whether it be line dancing, Zumba, or freeform dancing, it’s easy to move to the beat - especially when doing it with friends. Franciscan Alliance had all of that mind - and then some -...

Sweets are usually considered unhealthy—but not when it comes to sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are rich in essential vitamins and minerals and are naturally cholesterol and fat free. A one-cup serving of sweet potato—an average medium...

Santa and his sleigh led the Hometown Happenings' Santa Walk & Run on Saturday morning for another year of charitable fun. With roughly 500 participants clad in holiday attire, the event offered the community a place to celebrate the holidays...