National Wine Day is Saturday. While it's not clear how this unofficial holiday came to be, here's how you can celebrate properly.
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Here are the odds of getting skin cancer in Arlington.
The American College of Sports Medicine and Anthem Foundation lists Arlington as the nation’s fittest city. Washington, D.C. ranked sixth.
The American Lung Association has released its annual “State of the Air” report. See what they found for Arlington.
Here's how you can get a free 24-hour pass on Capital Bikeshare for Monday, April 22.
Region's largest volunteer group for seniors and retirees teaming up with Giant at Penrose Square for healthy eating session and store tour
RSVP, the region's largest volunteer group for those "55 or better" holding free seminar on volunteering in retirement, April 9 in Arlington
RSVP-Northern Virginia and the Penrose Square Giant to offer free nutrition seminar for seniors, March 26
The latest figures provided by the CDC show that flu activity continues to increase in the U.S., including in Virginia.
Between employee incentives and safety improvements, Arlington is on its way up as a bike city.
Giant and Martin's are making flu shots available at all 138 of their stores with pharmacies.
The frozen microwavable dinners were sold in stores in Virginia, The U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
A recent report has named the top park in each state. Here are the parks that earned the top spot in Virginia and DC.
Arlington County boasts open-air markets five days a week, where residents and visitors can purchase a variety of foods and goods.
Cecil worked his way up from dishwasher to incredible breakfast chef, with a specialty in omelets.
Virginia residents should stop eating romaine lettuce until the cause of an E. coli outbreak is identified, Consumer Reports says.
Over the next eight years, the number of Virginians with Alzheimer’s disease will swell by nearly 36 percent, to about 190,000, experts say.
An annual ranking released by the United Health Group grades the healthiest states for 2017. The news is good for Virginia.
Despite the Trump administration's promise to repeal the policy, Obamacare is still law. Now is your chance to sign up in Virginia, DC.
While cuts in federal subsidies for health insurance will leave more people being uninsured, a consultant says, Virginia gains spending.
Lyme disease is on the rise in the United States, but a new study may point the way toward a solution for Virginians.
Health officials sent out an alert saying a rabid bulldog was treated at an Arlington vet clinic, but it turns out the dog wasn't rabid.
What’s legal isn’t necessarily safe. See what Virginians are drinking that could harm their health.
The events include summer boot camps, Lava Barre classes and Zumba.
The chicken salad has made people sick in seven states, including Virginia.
What NOT to do if you plan on deep frying a turkey for Thanksgiving this year.
Race is sold out but MCM charity partners have spots available; but you'll need to act fast.
County says to avoid stream water below the pedestrian bridge above Military Road; public, pets should stay out of water.
Guinness World Records still has to approve D.C. resident John Bocke's record before it's official.
Runners can give their weekends a healthy start by running in Crystal City on Friday evenings in April.
NVFS and Healthworks are Resources for Northern Virginians through April 30
Richard Geiger follows the VA's search for non-drug PTSD treatment of symptoms. Its research points to holistic treatment of the individual.
Women's history month, celebrating leadership in the achievement of human freedom. Mary Baker Eddy pioneered freedom in the health field.
Those of high wealth and status--they have more access to health services. That makes them healthier--right? Well, maybe not!
Spiritual care is becoming more standardized in professional mental health treatment. And it's helping to break the "incurable" barrier.
Colonials were powered by inalienable rights. Ebola fighters can win with inalienable health.
Not all "mindfulness" is the same. Different kinds lead to different "places."
The author describes how her severely autistic son will read aloud to her for the first time.
Make a day of it and head out to one of the farms, each a little more than an hour's drive from the DC metro area.