Tag: wellness
Strong fathers strengthen the community, says organizer of 5K Run
By Denise Stewart
For The Birmingham Times
Gideon Waithera was the first to finish Birmingham’s inaugural I Am A Father 5K Saturday at historic Kelly Ingram...
Are you at risk? Sepsis could affect hospital patients
By Glenn Ellis
The number of people who suffer from a potentially life-threatening type of inflammatory syndrome that affects the entire body -- called sepsis...
Birmingham hosts more than 10,000 athletes from across the U.S. for...
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
For the Birmingham Times
Heart-warming.
That’s how Myrna Moline remembers her experience marching in the Parade of Athletes two years ago at the...
Love key to success for husband-wife team competing in mixed doubles
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
For the Birmingham Times
Earl Austin remembers playing tennis with a buddy at the Ensley Tennis Center when he spotted a young...
Bessemer launches first health initiative and opens Farmers’ Market
Special to the Times
The city of Bessemer is making its citizens health and wellness a top priority with the launch of its first health...
Glenn Ellis: Drinking water to beat the heat
By Glenn Ellis
As the weather gets warmer, drinking enough water is more important than ever. Now that we are entering summer and attending events...
Noted fitness trainer: Don’t make resolutions, make lifestyle changes.
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Forget those New Year’s resolutions, said Curtis Starks, owner of EVO Fitness Training in downtown Birmingham. Instead, make conscious decisions...
Spiritual benefits of yoga among key aspects of personal fitness
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Looking for a way to kick-off 2017 with a renewed commitment to fitness? It’s best to start with what fits...