The 16 Benefits of a Fitness Program (Westerly Sun)

Personal trainer Todd Cambio of Stonington shares some often overlooked benefits of fitness programs.

Moderate drinking can derail fitness goals (Florida Today)

Sometimes nothing sounds better after a long hard day than an ice cold Dos Equis or a glass of pinot noir.

Peek at the Week (Niles Herald-Spectator)

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Can 10-minute workouts cut it? (The Olympian)

Stephen Lowrie has gotten the message to squeeze in exercise wherever he can. He parks far from the entrance, takes the stairs - even lifts weights at his desk.

LOCAL BRIEFS (The Reading Advocate)

Again this year, Mission of Deeds is launching its Buy-a-Bed Campaign. The campaign is designed to raise funds that will be used to buy beds for mothers and their children, many of whom are starting a new life after living in a shelter for homeless or battered women.