Health & Fitness - Arlington Magazine

The Marine Corps Marathon, Numerically Speaking

Arlington's beloved race is now 41 years running.

Unlocking the Mystery of Aplastic Anemia

Their daughter's illness was not only life-threatening, but rare. That was part of the problem.

A Tale of Two Transplant Survivors

Waiting for a new liver or kidney can be a harrowing race against time. Meet two Arlington residents who each beat the odds. Twice.

Fear, Loathing and Panic Attacks

Clinical anxiety is the most prevalent psychiatric issue in society today. And that includes Northern Virginia.

Life After Postpartum Depression

Arlington resident Adrienne Griffen went into an emotional freefall after her second pregnancy. Now she's helping other new moms to regain their footing.

10 Fitness Classes to Try Now

Bored with your regular workout? Try one of these alternatives—from tabata to barre to aerial yoga.

Infertility in Arlington

Local couples in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church weigh the pros and cons of fertility treatments.

Running Rampant

What compels thousands of us to hit the roads and trails, day after day? Stress? Friendship? Health? Survival? For many, it's all of the above.

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Lyme Light

Doctors couldn’t agree on the cause of my husband’s debilitating symptoms, much less how to treat them. Now, new estimates on the prevalence of Lyme disease are bringing the debate to the forefront.

Man-to-Man

Patrick Ryan survived the cancer that no guy wants to discuss. And he’s not afraid to talk about it.

Defending the Caveman

Why have so many local residents adopted paleo eating and CrossFit workouts with cultlike reverence? One writer ventured to find out.

Happy Trails

You don’t have to travel far for a lovely walk in the woods. Try these local hikes along the Potomac.