Nutrition & Exercise

Join the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana for our 11th Annual Hope's Harvest 5K Walk/Run. All monies raised at the event will go to our participating member food pantries and soup kitchens to be used to purchase food for the holiday season and upcoming...

The Northern Indiana Human Resources Management Association (NIHRMA) has announced its Annual Fall Conference, which is titled Healthcare Reform: Strategies for 2014 and Beyond. This conference is a must see for any business owner or Human Resources...

Diverse health and wellness programs offered this month Here is a look at our July fitness programs. We have something for everyone. To register for any of these programs, call 219-465-3586 or e-mail bkreiger@porterco.org. Seniors are invited to take...

On July 7, 2013, Nativity of Our Savior Church held their 12th annual 5k run to kick off the beginning of the Nativity Festival held every year at the church. Race director, Nicolette Huber, says that the race takes about six months of preparation...

Thousands of visitors will flock to 4-H fairs during July in more than 80 Indiana counties. But those who want to pick up their favorite fair food and head to the livestock barns should remember safe practices for their health - and for the health of...

With summer comes heat. With heat comes perspiration. And when bodies perspire, valuable moisture is lost. “Our bodies are made up of 60 percent or more of water. We need water to regulate body temperature, provide a “highway” for nutrients to...

Northwest Indiana hosted the 30th anniversary of the “world’s fastest triathlon” on Sunday, June 2. Leon’s Triathlon, a nationally broadcasted event, allowed participants to bike, swim and run their way through Northwest Indiana while...

Opening ceremonies to honor veterans of all branches of military Northwest Indiana will be hosting the 30th anniversary of the “world’s fastest triathlon” on Sunday, June 2. Leon’s Triathlon, a nationally broadcasted event, will allow...

Breast cancer survivors training together for a spring walk or run not only challenge images of being sick with cancer, but also personally benefit physically, emotionally and mentally, says a Purdue University expert. "Breast cancer survivors who...

Before spouses take their first step toward fitness, their partner's interest or willingness to participate can sway them, says a Purdue University family studies expert. "Marriage commitments focus on a couple's devotion in either a state of...