On Becoming Whole: Movement, thought, wellness come together at Body IQ Life.
Intensity, drive and endurance. Faster, further and more. That’s how exercise and weight loss have traditionally been approached. But there’s… Read More
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Sports & Health
New Year, No Smoke: Numerous programs will help you stomp out that last cig.
Now that it’s another new year, are you ready to quit tobacco? If so, there are plenty of local resources… Read More
Text Neck Check: Smart phones can be a real pain in the neck.
The average American sends between 250 and 2,000 texts per month—that’s nearly 70 messages a day at the high end… Read More
Hear the Cheers: Harrisburg Marathon reconfigures to be “mini-Boston” event.
Imagine the sidewalks of 2nd Street lined with crowds of people. Their cheers flood the street as sweaty, worn runners… Read More
Infection Prevention: In just a few years, hospitals have made major progress against healthcare-associated infections.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that, on any given day, about 1 in 25 hospital patients… Read More
Nature’s Classroom: Wildwood Park encourages learning, discovery in summer programs.
The frog slipped through the fingers of 6-year-old Spencer Clark. “Get it, get it, get it,” he shouted, chasing it… Read More
Better Shape: Ivan Black brings his passion for fitness to a struggling corner of Harrisburg.
Last month, on a not-too-hot Wednesday morning, I found myself hanging from a pull-up bar in Riverfront Park, doing something… Read More
Growing Up . . . and Going for a Run: More than a physical challenge, Girls on the Run helps students open up, learn about life and mature.
Girls on the Run teaches young students valuable life skills like believing in oneself, cooperation and community. For many girls… Read More
A Bright Idea: Lighten Up Harrisburg gears up for its second Glow Run.
Got glow gear? Then you’re already prepared for this month’s 5K Glow Run, which, for a second year, will make… Read More
Fresh Air Fun: Over the summer, local families will host New York kids–and all will benefit.
Families wait in the summer sun on the steamy macadam of the department store parking lot. Program veterans converse with… Read More