Fitness and Exercising

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From Burn to Bliss: The Chemistry Behind a Runner’s High

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Runner’s High in Charleston Charleston is a runner’s paradise, offering everything from straight, paved roads with amazing views to challenging terrain along historical cobblestone streets. Many runners experience what’s called a “runner’s high,” a euphoric feeling brought on by physical exertion. But what exactly causes a runner’s high and is it safe? What Causes a … Read more

The Evolving Presidential Fitness Challenge

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Several presidents have encouraged American kids to stay active and healthy. How national fitness programs have changed over time After results from a study conducted in 1955 by two Swiss rock climbers, Dr. Hans Kraus and Bonnie Prudden, concluded that 58% of American students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade couldn’t pass the minimum requirements … Read more

Outdoor Enthusiasts Look Forward to Completion of Ashley River Crossing Project

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Woman running outdoors

The city of Charleston can be a challenging place to navigate for runners, walkers and bikers, especially for those wishing to leave from and return to the peninsula by crossing the Ashley River. But after waiting for a decade and a half, outdoor enthusiasts are finally looking forward to using a pedestrian bridge that will … Read more

Inactivity and the Need for More Play

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Kids running outdoors

Physical Inactivity in the United States Physical inactivity in the United States is increasing health risks nationwide. Learn how physical inactivity in the United States affects all age groups. Explore local health initiatives to increase physical activity CDC: Physical Activity Guidelines Skip to main content Play, Then and Now While growing up in the 1970s … Read more

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