Summer screen time for kids: How much is too much, tips for setting limits
Here are recommended screen time limits for kids, by age, and why parents’ own screen time use can play a part.
Baby formula shortage: Which foods and techniques boost breast milk production?
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Non-profit launches new adaptive kayaking program in metro Atlanta
There are new opportunities for athletes with physical challenges in metro Atlanta. Catalyst Sports, a local non-profit has launched an adaptive kayaking program.
‘The Longevity Diet’: Study outlines food to help you live longer
Researchers also said that fasting could also help live a longer, healthier life.
US life expectancy continued to decline in 2021, analysis finds
U.S. life expectancy continued to decline in 2021 following a big drop in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis.
Former baseball pro trades the diamond for 'box'
The team at RockBox Fitness in Marietta says 50 minutes is all it takes to help guests get in the best shape of their lives.
Mother pushes to prevent heat-related deaths of Georgia's young athletes
Michelle Wright made an emotional plea Monday during a hearing on a proposed bill for the second time in three years.
Acclaimed choreographer leads dance workshop in Metro Atlanta
Brickhouse ATL — the second location for New York City urban dance studio Brickhouse NYC — is hosting a workshop with the acclaimed Friedman on Monday, Feb. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Organizers say not only is the workshop an opportunity to work with one of the top choreographers in the nation, but also a chance to audition for some of the new studio’s programs.
Lifting weights for 3 seconds a day increases muscle strength, study suggests
Researchers wanted to figure out the minimum amount of exercise needed to actually improve a person’s strength, hoping it will lead to a healthier lifestyle and overall advancement in exercise.
The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Metro Atlanta running shop puts the 'fit' in fitness
Off to a slow start on your 2022 fitness goals? The experts at Big Peach Running Co. say maybe it's time to find a "PAL."
Getting active at Marietta’s new Conte's Bike Shop
Conte's Bike Shop in Marietta has everything you'd expect -- helmets, accessories, bicycles -- and one very big thing you probably won't be expecting when you walk in!
Climbing toward new heights in 2022 with Stone Summit gyms
The Atlanta and Kennesaw Stone Summit Climbing and Fitness gyms offer open climbing and climbing lessons along with fitness classes and cardio and strength equipment.
Study: Exercise can strengthen brain function, prevent dementia
In a study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, researchers found that exercise helped protect the brain from dementia.
Daytime meals may prevent health issues for nightshift workers, NIH study finds
NIH researchers said eating during the daytime may reduce the risk of obesity and heart disease associated with working the night shift.
$50B investment will address contaminants in US drinking water, EPA announces
According to the EPA, the funding will “create jobs while upgrading America’s aging water infrastructure.”
Adding herbs and spices to meals may help lower blood pressure, study finds
New research shows you may want to grab herbs and spices, rather than salt, the next time you prepare your meal.
Child finds sewing needle inside Halloween trick-or-treat candy, Ohio police say
An observant child in Ohio made a "demented" discovery inside their Halloween candy while trick-or-treating over the weekend, alerting police to a sewing needle planted inside a chocolate treat.
How Houston stacks up against Atlanta in various studies, reports
While the epic showdown between Houston and Atlanta in the World Series continues, it may be tempting to see just how both respective cities measure up against each other, like who is more pet-friendly and which is the best city for renters.
Cigarette sales climbed last year for the first time in decades, FTC says
Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.