Using Your Smartphone as a Trainer
Tom Sims, The New York Times’ sports blogger, believes smartphones have become increasingly easy, affordable and effective alternatives to gyms and personal trainers. Downloadable fitness…
Prevent Cancer Foundation Super Colon & Breakaway from Cancer Support the Dempsey Challenge
Last month, the Prevent Cancer Foundation participated in the Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen. The event is a fundraiser for The Patrick Dempsey Center for…
Reimagining the Cranberry During the Holiday Season
When you think of canned cranberry sauce, images of the gelatinous, sugar laden holiday staple come to mind. But without all the added sugar, cranberries…
Healthy Recipes: Black Bean Croquettes with Fresh Salsa
Recipe Description: Staples like canned black beans and frozen corn transform into spicy croquettes in mere minutes. Serve with warm corn tortillas, coleslaw and lime…
Dancing + Exercising + Fun = Zumba
I recently had the opportunity to attend my first Zumba class at Ballston Common Sport & Health in Arlington, VA and I had such a…
5 Healthy Tailgating Tips
Fall football season is here—meaning lots of tailgating parties with football, fun and food. Follow these easy tips to swap those fattening recipes for some…
Many Smokers Want to Quit But Few Succeed
A recent Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report found that although more than two-thirds of American smokers want to quit, only a small…
Fitness Classes Boost Gym Attendance
Fitness classes such as yoga, aerobics, zumba and kickboxing tend to keep people returning to the gym. The popularity of these classes is why gyms…
Capps Congressional Champion for Lung Cancer Prevention
The legislative process is complex, and Congress can be a difficult branch of government to navigate to have a positive impact on prevention policy. Having…
Healthy Recipes: Edamame-Ginger Dip
Yield: 6 servings, about 1/4 cup each Servings: 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 1/4 hours To Make Ahead: Cover and refrigerate for…
