Nutrition & Exercise

Many people have traditions on Memorial Day—picnics, parades, memorials, etc. But, for runners the Trail Run Xtreme has become a holiday tradition. This race is one of thirteen on the 2014 XYZ Trail Series schedule. If you are competing in the...

The morning of May 24 meant a lot to many. It was the 7th Annual Kent's Run. The race was created to preserve the memory of Kent Ribordy, a student at Boone Grove High School who ran track and cross country and was loved by all that knew him. Ribordy...

Leon Wolek, founder of Leon’s Triathlon, has always been passionate about the United States military and veterans. Through his triathlon, every effort is made to honor the individuals who have selflessly sacrificed for our nation. “I have so much...

Eating gluten-free can be challenging, in part because it isn’t always easy to spot gluten-containing ingredients on your plate. Unsuspecting eaters are surprised to learn that there’s gluten in lunchmeat, in soy sauce and salad dressing. Here...

On Saturday morning, the corner of Washington and 8th was filled with people getting ready for the annual Samaritan Skedaddle. It was a 5k that ran through the Downtown Arts District and along the lake shore in Michigan City. This 5k is a partnership...

Here are the runners from our community who are taking part in the 2014 Boston Marathon. After the race, their finish times can be looked up by their bib number! Bib Number...

The Midwest Bariatric Institute at Franciscan St. Margaret Health-Dyer offered its first Protein Palooza recently at a monthly patient Support Group meeting. Said Millie Sasaki, R.N., who is the institute’s certified support group coordinator,...

NWIndianaLife.com, part of the Ideas in Motion Media network of all positive news and stories of Northwest Indiana, has joined as the lead regional sponsor of the 2014 Mudathlon - Northwest Indiana, one of the biggest and dirtiest racing events to...

Grab your muddy spot before it is gone! Time slots are filling up quickly this year and we don't want you to miss out on the time slot you have chosen to participate in! Register TODAY before your luck runs out! All time slots are first come, first...

Elderly women could benefit from consuming 29 percent more protein than the current nutrition guidelines recommend, according to new research from Purdue University. "Our data suggests that the current dietary protein requirement estimate may be too...