Nation Jul 13 Richard Simmons, TV fitness guru who mixed health and laughs, dies at 76 By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Nation Nov 23 Watch 3:34 How plogging turns an ordinary workout into a ‘treasure hunt’ After moving from a Swedish ski resort to Stockholm, Erik Ahlstrom noticed a lot of litter during his daily bicycle commute. So he decided to do something about it. In 2016, Ahlstrom began organizing groups to pick up trash while… By Julia Griffin
Science Feb 12 9 human health trends that have gone to the dogs (and cats) Felines and fidos are getting fit with these nine health trends typically reserved for humans. By Leah Samuel, STAT
Arts Jul 13 Weekday morning dance parties are now a thing I went to a dance party at 7 a.m. Why go to a dance party at 7 a.m.? Because it's fun and energizing and you don't feel hungover at work. By Colleen Shalby
Nation May 26 Want to work out smarter? Trick your brain with music What songs get you moving? For cognitive scientists, researchers and now music streaming apps, the answer is in your brain. By Corinne Segal
Oct 27 Watch Empowering students with disabilities to find exercise they love By PBS News Hour Physical education is required in most American high schools, but for teenagers with physical and developmental disabilities, there can be greater restrictions on how they can get active. The NewsHour’s April Brown reports on how schools in Florida’s Miami-Dade County… Continue watching
May 25 Watch Can Mexico’s health program teach the U.S. to lose weight? By PBS News Hour With obesity levels rivaling those seen in the United States, Mexico has launched a rigorous campaign to combat the epidemic, including taxes on sugary drinks and other high-calorie snack foods. How well is that strategy is working -- and what… Continue watching
Dec 09 Watch Spelman College charts a new path by encouraging women in STEM studies Spelman College charts a new path by encouraging women in STEM studies… Continue watching
Jan 09 Watch In Their 90s, D.C. Brothers Still Going for Olympic Gold The Tatum brothers have long dominated their peers at the annual National Senior Games. Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch Army Program Aims to Build Troops’ Mental Resilience to Stress Army Program Designed to Alleviate PTSD for Troops Returning From Combat… Continue watching