Register now for Blazer Fun Run, scheduled Oct. 13
A six-week training program at Campus Rec Center will begin Sept. 4 to get all in shape for the Blazer Fun Run.
Healthy lunch choices help ward off childhood obesity, say UAB experts
With less physical activity time than during the summer, the school year means kids need to eat balanced midday meals that won’t pack on the pounds.
For Olympians and weekend warriors, resiliency is key
Facing an injury or other health challenge does not have to sideline your future; UAB experts say the way you handle it can teach you a valuable life skill.
A journey of Olympic proportions begins with a determined step
Persistence and sacrifice are central to success, says UAB expert who competed on the world stage as a teen.
Use the Summer Olympic Games to inspire kids to be active
Olympians offer a glimpse of non-traditional sports — and cool ways to have fun and excel.
UAB employees eschew the fat in Scale Back competition
As a group, the 16 OPR and Comprehensive Cancer Center Scale Back contestants lost a total 227 pounds
Pick your child’s summer camp with purpose
Summer camp should combine enrichment and fun, one UAB professor says.
Resources available to help with your Scale Back challenge
More than 1,200 employees compete in Scale Back, and resources to help you in your quest are plentiful at UAB.
Exercise can help the blues in those with chronic illnesses
Health trends get back to basics, ahead with technology
