Join North Carolina State Parks' 100-Mile Challenge
Program highlights state's waterways and nearly 1,500 miles of hiking trails across the state.
Recreational Trails Program Awards Grants for Local Projects
State officials recently announced an award of $2.1 million in grants for 25 trails projects across the state.
Enjoy Yoga by the Barn at Old Salem
All yoga skill levels are encouraged to participate in the May 6 event.
Annual Tuxedo Trot 5K and Kids' Fun Run Scheduled for May 20
Greensboro Science Center race will support efforts to save endangered African penguins in the wild.
Pokémon Go is Good for You
Study shows players have more physical activity.
5 Fitness Trackers Families Will Love
Does your family want to join the fitness tracker movement? Here are a few products on the market to consider.
Strategies for Preventing and Coping With Youth Sports Injuries
Seven safety protocol guidelines and tips for keeping kids in the game.
Meditation Plus Running a Possible Treatment for Depression
MAP, or “mental and physical” training, is a novel clinical intervention that combines mental training through meditation and physical training through aerobic exercise.
Help Your Kids Avoid Sports Burnout
As a parent, your role is to encourage and shield your child from burnout, which can be done by watching behavior.
Fun in the Sun: Playground Safety
How safe is your child's playground? See if it meets the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendations.
2016 Fit Family Challenge Spotlight: The Griffins
Kelly Griffin and her husband, Rodney, live in Summerfield with their three children.
2016 Fit Family Challenge Spotlight: The Hamiltons
Darlene Hamilton wants to make lifelong changes to her family's diet and make exercise fun.
Work Out in Style this Spring
Freshen up your workout game and gear up now for our annual Fit Family Challenge, which begins May 1.
Sports and ADHD: A Positive Connection?
If you’d like to incorporate sports into your child’s life to improve his or her ADHD symptoms, keep these tips in mind.
2016 Fit Family Challenge Panel of Experts
Piedmont Parent's 2016 Fit Family Challenge begins May 1.
2016 Fit Family Challenge FAQ
Pre-registration is now open. Sign up today at myfitfamilychallenge.com.
Health Coaches Help Families Meet Fitness Goals
Need more sleep, exercise or better eating habits? Health coaches offer a step-by-step, supportive process that they say can lead to permanent lifestyle changes.
Couples Benefit from Splitting Child Care Duties
Study: Heterosexual couples who split child care duties, have higher quality relationships and sex lives than those who don’t.
Should Your Child Join a Sports Travel Team?
Should your child play year-round, travel team club sports? Learn how to take advantage of this level of sports in a healthy way.
The jock is not dumb after all
New study suggests being physically fit is related to better academic performance.
Painted Pavement Inspires Physical Activity
BCBSNC and NCRPA collaborate to transform open spaces and build healthier communities with PlayPrints.
Fit Families Reflect as Challenge Winds Down
What the Brays and the Cooks learned during the Fit Family Challenge
Fit Family Challenge SpotLight: The Cook Family
The Cook family of Thomasville join the Fit Family Challenge.
Four Free Apps for Good Health
Start the New Year off right with these four FREE health apps
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