How a Redskin stays in shape
(John McDonnell)
Linebacker London Fletcher has played 224 consecutive games thanks to weight lifting, sprints, hill training, yoga, hot tubs and cold tubs.
The solidarity of the long-distance relayers
(Bruce Buckley/Swim Bike Run Photography)
If you’re thinking of giving up on your resolution to run a marathon this year, consider a relay race instead. You don’t need to train as hard, and you have a cheering section.
Keep your resolutions, no gym required
(Marvin Joseph)
With the right gear and some common-sense planning, you can get a great workout outdoors — even in winter.
Getting your colleagues moving
(Katherine Frey / THE WASHINGTON POST)
This columnist is taking a cue from the D.C. Department of Health employees who line dance at work. She’s resolved to help her own colleagues get up and get fit during short breaks at work .
How to get kids to eat quinoa
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Call it names, make quinoa sundaes and start simple: That’s how you can get youngsters to try the healthy, nutty, fast-cooking food.
Wellness calendars
The Checkup
Air pollution linked to cognitive impairment
Research suggests that chronic exposure to airborne particulate matter is associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment in older women.
The Checkup
Kids’ sleep needs, in historical perspective
Perhaps you’ve heard that kids today desperately need more sleep. A new study says “harrumph.”
The Checkup
Pot use may double risk of serious car crashes
A study finds that people driving under the influence of cannabis are about twice as likely as unimpaired drivers to be involved in serious car crashes.
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