Health & Fitness

Learn why beer is the drink of choice for many runners post-race—and how it might offer more than just a refreshing reward.

Registration is open for the 2025 EA2EVL Fondo, a 42-mile charity bike ride from East Aurora to Ellicottville on October 4. Ride through fall foliage, support the Erie Cattaraugus Rail Trail, and enjoy a finish line party at Holiday Valley

June brings uplifting cosmic energy, starting with a healing full moon in Sagittarius and culminating in the luckiest day of the year as the sun meets Jupiter in Cancer.

Boost your golf swing power and protect your back with three core-strengthening exercises from certified trainer Kim Duke. Perfect for golfers of all levels

Big shifts are ahead as Jupiter enters Cancer on June 9, marking a powerful new cycle of emotional growth, creativity, and family-focused transformation. Whether you're planning a business, a baby, or a fresh start, now is the time to align with your highest good.

Different foods affect hunger and hormones in different ways, and not all calories are equal. The truth is, there are many things you can do to lose weight - without ever counting a single calorie. Here are 7 proven ways to put fat loss on “autopilot.”

Maximize your gains with expert tips to correct 5 weight lifting mistakes that could be sabotaging your progress.

The Ski Club of Lockport presented Roswell Park Alliance Foundation with a $12,500 check on April 10, 2025, at HoliMont.

Have you ever considered how important your core is for daily activities? Think of your core muscles as the sturdy central link in a chain connecting your upper and lower body.

Bradford Regional Medical Center celebrated the re-opening of the newly upgraded X-Ray room 1, featuring state-of-the-art imaging equipment.

There’s a lot to be happy about heading into spring in Ellicottville. To kick off the season, EnduranceFactor is bringing their Happy Half Marathon & 5k back to Ellicottville for the 10th time.

Registration is officially open for HomeCare & Hospice Foundation’s 29th Annual Hospice Hope: Walk, Run, & Bike, presented by DataBranch.

Using crystals in our daily lives is not a woo-woo thing at all. In fact, we have crystals in our body! The formation of quartz, the second most common mineral in earth’s crust, takes from thousands to millions of years to form.

Total Senior Care invites the community to its Senior Health & Fitness Fair on Wednesday, May 28th. This free event is designed to provide older adults and their caregivers with valuable resources to support healthy aging and overall well-being.

Age-related mobility limitations are a fact of life for many older adults.

Adding in small bouts of movement to break up our day, or dynamic stretches, can help us reverse the long-term effects of sedentary positions .

Few people are aware of the fact that exercise can also help improve overall mental health.

Hooray! Finally we can see longer days and we can come out of hibernation! March is quite a busy month in the sky.

By now, most of us have heard that we need to “engage the core”.

There’s a common perception that maintaining physical fitness as we age requires grueling exercise routines.

The word Pilates might drum up different connotations for different people.

You’ve probably heard the phrase “muscle memory” thrown around at some point, but it might not mean what you think it does.

I am quite sure that many of us have added “get healthier” to our New Years Resolution lists.

Ski season is officially here and hopefully your bodies have been sufficiently prepared during the off-season.

HomeCare & Hospice is inviting the community to help bring warmth and solace to individuals in their final stages of life by donating new lap blankets.

Protein has been getting a lot of buzz these days and for good reason. While you may watch your calories, sugar and salt intake, you should also make sure you are ingesting enough protein.

You can hit the gym and do biceps curls and triceps kickbacks until your arms are begging for mercy… But is your form flawless?

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the importance of early detection and the impact of this disease.

During any fitness session with me, I will also stress how important proper breathing is to activate your core muscles.

You probably do not think about your “core muscles” unless you are participating in a workout.