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Misfits

Meet the Misfits

Meet the Misfits

Vicky Hallett and Lenny Bernstein write the MisFits column for Local Living, covering fitness in D.C. and beyond. Read their stories here.

More Wellness

High-fructose corn syrup vs. sugar

High-fructose corn syrup vs. sugar

A reader wants to know which one to avoid, but the real issue isn’t

Going against the grain

Going against the grain

Gluten-free buckwheat is packed with nutrients.

Column

Parkour for older folks

Parkour for older folks

It’s riskier than a treadmill, but it does awaken some long-dormant skills.

Those 4-inch sandals look fabulous, but they’re killing your feet

Those 4-inch sandals look fabulous, but they’re killing your feet

Podiatrists say high heels put feet in an unnatural position that makes them prone to injury.

Evvie Heilbrunn of Great Falls, staring down Parkinson’s, breast cancer (twice), to take on Mt. Everest

Evvie Heilbrunn of Great Falls, staring down Parkinson’s, breast cancer (twice), to take on Mt. Everest

Climbing the mountain with other Parkinson's patients to raise money for innovative, non-embryonic stem cell research.

ACE to offer scholarships for vets
to become personal trainers

ACE to offer scholarships for vets<br>to become personal trainers

Group says it will cover costs to prepare veterans to gain certification as trainers.

Photos

20 summer salad recipes

20 summer salad recipes

These recipes are cool, hot and warm; cheesy and crunchy.

Living with a little vegetarian

Living with a little vegetarian

Treat the decision with respect.

Some of our favorite dives

Some of our favorite dives

Whether you want to swim laps or seek something a little splashier, have we got a pool for you.

A short-sighted diagnosis

A short-sighted diagnosis

MEDICAL MYSTERIES | Fox News correspondent Shannon Bream contended with a painful eye condition.

Insomnia troubles? Here’s how to get a good night’s sleep.

Insomnia troubles? Here’s how to get a good night’s sleep.

Middle-of-the-night awakenings are quite common. Breathing issues can be a major cause.

Healthy food, beyond trail mix

Healthy food, beyond trail mix

New rules require vegetables, smaller portions and non-sugary drinks at national park eateries.

Celebrate National Running Day

Celebrate National Running Day

Looking for a good place to run or folks to run with? Read on.

Mindful eating

Mindful eating

It’s more than what you eat; it’s why and how you’re eating it, too.

Column

Crowd-funding for fitness

Crowd-funding for fitness

Local start-up fitness businesses are turning to Kickstarter and company to get into peak fiscal conditon.