Nutrition & Exercise

As if fresh veggies or flowers aren’t reason enough, there are plenty of health reasons to have a summer garden. Depending on your weight, you can burn 135 to 200 calories from half an hour of weeding, digging and planting, according to Harvard...

"The Biggest Loser" Race Series is coming to Crown Point, Indiana on Sunday, April 30th, as it hosts a Half Marathon, 5K, and a new "Motivational Mile." The half marathon will start at 8:00 a.m., the 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the "Motivational...

Saturday morning was dreary and rainy, but that didn’t stop more than a 150 runners from lacing up their running shoes and putting feet to pavement during the 14th Annual La Porte County Family YMCA 5K/10K. The Calumet Striders Gold Cup Race.race...

La Porte Hospital and the Y are partnering to ensure every child in our community has access to programs that promote health and well-being! Through a generous donation of $2,500, La Porte Hospital has made funding available for scholarships for...

With so much conflicting advice in magazines and blogs, making the right calorie choices can feel like gazing into a crystal ball. If you’re one of the 30 percent of Americans who resolve to lose weight every year, start by separating...

"Put Your Best Fork Forward" is the theme for NNM 2017 which serves as a reminder that each one of us holds the tool to make healthier food choices. Making small changes during National Nutrition Month® and over time, helps improve health now and...

Bob Persic’s winter exercise regimen doesn’t differ much from his warmer-weather routine, but on the whole, “I feel better exercising; I feel better about life. I sleep and eat better – all of that is a positive,” says the 63-year-old...

Fitness Center expert offers tips for staying active during winter Leah Okner, wellness manager at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers in Schererville, says there are numerous ways to overcome the urge to become a couch potato. “Staying active when...

An exciting wellness initiative is launching across the state and you are invited to join the MOVEment! “The Biggest Loser” Race Series is coming to Crown Point, Indiana on Sunday, April 30th, as it hosts a Half Marathon, 5K, and a new...

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...