Nutrition & Exercise

The YMCA and the St. Mary Medical Center did it again. They came together to provide an excellent service to the people of Valpo. This time, it includes a 7,800 square-foot, two-story addition to the Valparaiso Family YMCA, where St. Mary Medical...

As most people prepare to start 2017 with a renewed sense of hope for a healthier life (what’s your resolution?), one simple thing could mean the difference between success and failure: being realistic. “Many people have the misconception that it...

Before the turkey comes out of the oven and the pumpkin pie is devoured, families and friends of Northwest Indiana partake in a Thanksgiving tradition that promotes community-wide health. The 14th annual Turkey Trot, hosted by Porter-Starke Services,...

Families, runners, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels will gather at the Portage Township YMCA at 7:00 AM on Thanksgiving morning to participate in the 16th Annual Turkey Trot. The event kicks off with a free 1k Kids Fun Run at 7:45 AM for...

Mornings are a little different at the Larson household since their daughter Skyler was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes over four years ago. Mom Danielle counts the carbs for Skyler. Dad Robert pulls a Dexcom CGM – a small device that monitors...

Now that everyone is winding down their summer vacations and getting ready for the start of the school year, it is time to get back into the swing of things. Here are some tips on how to lose some of those pesky vacation pounds from Franciscan’s...

Looking for a quick healthy breakfast idea? Check out two of my favorites below! Morning Oats 1/2 cup oats ½ diced apple Dash cinnamon 2 tbsps walnuts ½ c milk Place milk, apple, cinnamon and oats into a microwave safe container and microwave for 1...

Looking to boost your energy levels and decrease hunger at night? A well-timed afternoon snack may just be your answer! While it is true that snacking too often, especially on salty or sugary snacks, can add pounds not shed them, a healthy snack (a...

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...

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...