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FITNESS

'Wearable robots' give improved mobility to people who are paralyzed

When Michael Gore stands, it’s a triumph of science and engineering. Eleven years ago, the Whiteville, N.C., man was paralyzed from the waist down in a workplace accident, yet he rises from his wheelchair and walks across the room with help from a lightweight "wearable robot."
FITNESS

Burn some fat with this DVD giveaway

We’ve got a copy of ‘Denise Austin Quick Burn Cardio.’
FITNESS

A giveaway to jumpstart your weight loss

Win a copy of trainer Bob Harper’s latest book, “Jumpstart to Skinny.”
HEALTH & WELLNESS

Physical therapists explain how you can get better, faster

For many, physical therapy can be overwhelming and intimidating. So we talked to three experts about what to expect, the keys to getting better, and how to avoid PT in the first place.
FITNESS

Jillian Michaels hopes her tour will spur ‘aha’ moments

The fitness trainer is on a 34-city Maximize Your Life tour that comes to Raleigh April 25.
FITNESS

Win a stay fit giveaway!

Win a copy of ‘The Overnight Diet’ or a Jillian Michaels DVD.
FITNESS

Don’t let a scale make you pound foolish

These tips can help you choose from among the many options for tracking your weight.
FITNESS

Small changes in daily lifestyle can be as good as going to the gym

While hitting the gym three times a week may sound impressive, a recent study backs up what health care professionals have been preaching for years: an active lifestyle peppered with frequent, short bursts of activity is better for you than a largely sedentary lifestyle with every-other-day trips...
WAKE COUNTY

Raleigh tourism agency to pay $125,000 for Rock 'n' Roll marathon next year

The Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance, a division of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, negotiated the contract for the Rock 'n' Roll marathon, which is held in more than 30 cities worldwide and features about 40 local and regional bands playing along the route.
HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Enter our drawing for 'Body By You' and a Biggest Loser DVD.