Nutrition & Exercise

Franciscan Health is aiming to help families achieve their wellness goals together with “FIT-Together,” a unique, eight-week fitness program intended for households with children between age 8 and 14. FIT-Together will take place from 4-5:30PM on...

Whether you’ve chosen a plant-based diet for environmental reasons, health benefits or just to switch up your traditional beef burger, the meatless trend continues to grow with a number of alternative options. While plant-based meats mimic the...

Since 2002, Methodist Hospitals has helped more than 1,000 people achieve a healthier life through bariatric surgery. Obesity is more than just being overweight. For many, it is a threat to physical and psycho-social health. Since 2002, Methodist...

Structured to manage the complexity of obesity by identifying and treating its causes includes any hormonal and metabolic imbalance, psychological and environmental factors. Access Flexible and convenient appointments to ensure sustainable care...

●    Starting Sept. 1, eligible UnitedHealthcare members will now be able to access thousands of live and on-demand classes via the Peloton App for up to 12 months, or receive a four-month waiver toward their All-Access...

Many research studies show walking to be among the most convenient and effective forms of regular exercise when it comes to overall fitness. If you are looking for a way to kick start your day or want to create a habit of daily exercise, join the...

A healthy dose of information and fitness will be available at the LaPorte County Family YMCA Michigan City Elston Branch at 5PM each Wednesday from May 26 to Sept. 29. Franciscan Health’s Walk With A Doc program is the perfect way to supplement a...

Exercise is important to help maintain good health. But when you only stick to one workout routine, you may run the risk of boredom, burnout or worse – injury. By stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new exercise options, you may be...

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...