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Vicky Hallett and Lenny Bernstein write the MisFits column for Local Living, covering fitness in D.C. and beyond. Read their stories here.

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A healthful alternative for turkey leftovers

A healthful alternative for turkey leftovers

Instead of the usual cold sandwiches, try Turkey Tetrazzini With Butternut Squash Sauce.

What athletes want

What athletes want

RGIII wants a vibrating foam roller. What are other local athletes wishing for this holiday season?

Today’s tip: Burn off that turkey with fall yardwork

Today’s tip: Burn off that turkey with fall yardwork

Thanksgiving’s a great time to rake leaves: Get a clean yard and a workout at the same time.

Want to avoid the flu? Get vaccinated. And soon.

Want to avoid the flu? Get vaccinated. And soon.

For young kids and adults 65 and older, serious flu-related complications are a real concern.

Can’t fall asleep? Help may not be in the medicine cabinet.

Can’t fall asleep? Help may not be in the medicine cabinet.

There’s little research showing the effectiveness of over-the-counter sleep aids, even ‘natural’ ones.

A stand-up desk may give you both energy and pain

A stand-up desk may give you both energy and pain

Standing for too long during the day can be a problem, just as sitting can be.

Millet: Tasty, healthful and easier to say than quinoa

Millet: Tasty, healthful and easier to say than quinoa

Although quinoa has asserted its position as the golden girl of whole grains, there is another grain that deserves a chance in the spotlight.

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Not your typical gallery posers

Not your typical gallery posers

Yogis bring their lions, cobras and downward dogs to the Sackler.

Chef Alice Waters on the benefits of old age

Chef Alice Waters on the benefits of old age

She helped change the way Americans eat. Now she’s eager to rethink aging and education, too.

How to avoid food poisoning when serving holiday meals

How to avoid food poisoning when serving holiday meals

Choose the right meat. Store it properly. Cook it sufficiently, using a meat thermometer.

Sugary drinks might have Alzheimer’s link — at least in rats

Sugary drinks might have Alzheimer’s link — at least in rats

A study suggests that lots of sugary drinks might also cause brain changes linked to cancer.

Change will do you good

Change will do you good

Take the routine out of your exercise routine to achieve balanced muscles.

Healthful alternatives to white flour

Healthful alternatives to white flour

Adding nutritional value to your baked goods isn’t a simple substitution; it’s a science. But we have a cheat sheet.

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Sit up and take notice

Sit up and take notice

Alexander Technique proponent Marian Goldberg teaches better posture and movement.

Alternative medicines: Do any of them really work?

Alternative medicines: Do any of them really work?

Herbs and supplements are popular, but some remedies’ results don’t live up to their claims.