Going the distance
Bethesda’s Al DeCesaris has biked across the country and run from Maine to Florida in his quest to raise money for research into his niece’s rare disease
Staying centered
How a former college football player discovered the power of hot yoga and opened a studio in Bethesda
Heart to Heart
Five years ago, Karin Bertozzi underwent a 12-hour open-heart surgery. Now she visits other cardiac patients to help them see that they can get their lives back too.
Turf War
Artificial turf is replacing natural grass at many schools and parks in Montgomery County. But is it safe?
Mr. Fix-It
A local orthodontist talks about getting braces, the “Do Not Eat” list, and how technology is changing his job
One Step at a Time
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis two years ago, the owner of a Kentlands ballet studio won't let the disease rule her life
Food Matters
A Bethesda dietician on fad diets, making healthy choices and why she eats dark chocolate every day
Finding the Words
Speech therapists at the Stroke Comeback Center in Rockville are helping survivors recover their communication skills—and connect with others facing similar challenges
Top Doctors
We highlight 431 physicians in 61 specialties in Montgomery County and Upper Northwest D.C.
There for Mom
A longtime Sibley hospital nurse on helping patients stay calm in the delivery room—and getting to meet the babies
Hard Habits to Break
People who suffer from body-focused repetitive behaviors struggle for relief
Older and Stronger
A personal trainer helps clients—including some in their 90s—reach their full potential
