Core Values
A new training program at Chelsea Piers challenges fitness strength, stability and agility in a whole new way
Big Concerns for Little People
5 Tips on Keeping Children with Food Allergies Safe
“Girls are taught to be perfect and boys to be brave, and both are wrong”
Tennis legend Billie Jean King reflects on the fight for gender equality
Full Circle
Clair Mason and Laura Laboissonniere put a new spin on fitness, Elliptica
Arrival of the Fittest
Looking for an intense workout that’s all the rage? We’ve found it
Guy Talk
Regular self-examination is key to early diagnosis and successful treatment of testicular cancer
Pet Perfect
Furry friends pay some very important visits to local residents
Back to the Well
These alternative wellness centers in Darien offer out-of-the-box ways to step up your health
Big Air
Teen Mac Forehand makes the jump to big-time competition
Tone It Down
Work out the right way now to prevent injuries later
Outside the Box
Cue the Rocky theme song, grab the gloves and get in the best shape ever
Fast Track
Fairfield’s competitive skiers reach the top
Play It Cool
Cold-weather athletes may be devoted to their one true sport, but 3 local pros see benefits to cross training
Health, Beauty, Wellness
Luxury Gift Guide
The Deep Freeze
Cryotherapy is the latest craze to hit the adventurous health-conscious set. Our intrepid writer took the plunge to fill you in on all you want to know
From Dark to Light
Key advice from medical experts on how people struggling with depression can get through the holiday season
The Aesthetics of Plastic Surgery
When the Artist Is Also the Physician
The Food Fix
The changes you’re looking for start with what you’re eating
Train like a Pro
Fitness experts share strategies for youth sports training that supports strength, agility and injury prevention
Changing the Game
Orthopedists blow the whistle on a trend that shows more young athletes are suffering from sports injuries
Take it Outside!
Easy ways to enjoy the summer weather and still work toward your fitness goals
Ticked Off
With the CDC predicting the highest rate of Lyme disease in years, here’s what you should know before stepping outside
Flying High
Aerial yoga offers a new view of fitness in Fairfield
Barre Exam
Fitness experts say barre workouts have evolved to also provide added cardio and strength-training
Health Reboot
Six reasons to visit Orchards End, a one-of-a-kind wellness center in New Canaan
ZZZZZ…
When all you want is a good night’s sleep
Update Heroin
Now that people are talking about the epidemic, what is actually happening?
Pack a Punch
Local gym expands and adds new fitness classes
Straight Talk from Silver Hill
Silver Hill brings sensitive conversations into your home
Heart to Heart
New cardiac health research shows added sugar is not so sweet to our hearts
6 Salads for Spring
Breaking the old boring rules for house salads, and not a minute too soon
The Hot Zone
Calorie torching at Orangetheory Fitness in Westport
Just Beautiful
Back to nature with botanicals this spring
Standing Up to Cancer
Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, a Stamford-based obstetrician and gynecologist diagnosed with ovarian cancer last summer, draws from her experience as a patient to help others better understand the disease
The Year of You
Whether you’re looking for a major body transformation, a little health and wellness reboot or a place to quiet your mind and focus your thoughts, we’ve got ten spas that nurture body and soul
Making Time
Tricks to ensure a workout is part of your day in spite of common obstacles
New & Improved
25 small changes that will enhance your life in a big way
It’s Personal
Offering compassion and companionship during life’s difficult journeys
One Breath at a Time
A young woman’s mission to bring gentle yoga classes to domestic abuse victims
Medical Profiles
As home to some of the best medical facilities in the nation, Fairfield County is brimming with top-rated doctors. With so many choices, how can you find the perfect doctor that suits you and your family best?
The Fab Five
Does your resolution to eat healthy go out the window by January 2? Try these tricks
Get Fit and Fundraise
Tackle those healthy New Year’s resolutions while giving back in 2017
Quit It
Local hospital programs that will help you kick the cigarette habit
For Swingers
Grab your graphite racquets and your heated vests—it’s platform tennis season
Step by Step
Ballroom pros offer their spin on the fitness benefits of dancing
