Health & Exercise

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to focus on lifestyle and risk factors associated with breast cancer, as well as the importance of breast cancer screening. Mammogram screenings are the best way for women to find breast cancer . . . 

The Indiana University Fort Wayne David A. Bleeke, DDS Dental Clinic invites the Fort Wayne community to take advantage of affordable preventive dental care while supporting the training of future dental professionals.

The IU Fort Wayne Dental Clinic . . . 

Parkview Health is inviting communities to take part in DNA Insights, a no-cost community health research program designed in partnership with Helix, the leading precision health organization, to help participants better understand their genetic health . . . 

Kids are back in school and whether you’re prepping breakfast, packing a lunch, or doling out snacks to ravenous eaters after school, finding balance between nutritious foods and treat foods is key to establishing good eating habits early.

Katie Fulk, . . . 

The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division released heat and air quality data collected last summer as part of a federal Urban Heat Island mapping initiative. The results provide a snapshot in time of how urban heat and pollutant levels . . . 

Lutheran Health Network has developed an exciting new initiative designed to empower our community to live longer, healthier lives. Enjoy the Ride: Navigating a Longer, Healthier Life is a FREE 12-day, longevity-focused email series launching on Sept. . . . 

Trees can be beautiful additions to a yard, but knowing how to plant one safely can be tricky. While you may think of the potential dangers to yourself when planting a tree, there are also ways you can harm nearby power lines and other trees. Indiana . . . 

Adams Heritage is excited to host Racing and Raising Funds for Alzheimer’s Awareness, a community event featuring wiener dog races, a pet costume contest, and music from Classic Hits 101.7 WLDE/WMEE. The Weenie Wagon will be on-site for music and . . . 

The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation has launched PrenatalPath.com, which connects expectant mothers and families with quality, free or low-cost prenatal and infant care . . . 

Erin’s House for Grieving Children invites community members to lace up their running shoes and take part in the 1st Annual Healing Heart Hustle 5K. This remembrance run/walk is aimed at honoring loved ones while raising funds for children and families . . . 

Matthew 25 Health and Care will host their 6th Annual Matthew 25 Benefit Golf Outing on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Chestnut Hills Golf Club, located at 11502 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814. All proceeds from the outing go to provide medical, . . . 

Children are often encouraged to drink milk for strong bones, but after that, bone health is largely ignored until the golden years. However, taking steps to support bone strength is important to provide structural support, protect vital organs and . . . 

Leaders from St. Joseph Missions joined Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker to celebrate the opening of a new home, which will accommodate four women who have successfully completed their stay at the nonprofit agency’s emergency shelter.

The home, in northeast . . . 

Clogged gutters. Un-rimmed tires. Bird baths. Flowerpots.

Many common items around your home can hold water, and that means they can also be breeding sites for mosquitoes.

“Mosquitoes don’t need much water – only about a quarter-inch – to breed, . . . 

Indiana students are invited to participate in a bold and unified response to one of the most dangerous time of year for teen drivers, Spanning from Memorial Day to Labor Day, this summer stretch is historically known as the “100 Deadliest Days” . . . 

On June 31, the $2 per pack cigarette tax increase passed by the legislature took effect. The American Cancer Society says that this increase will help prevent tobacco use and help those already addicted quit.

“The budget passed by the legislature . . . 

With temperatures and humidity levels predicted to remain in the 80s and 90s for the next week, Bowen Health warns that people taking certain medications can become less tolerant of the heat.

Dr. Ambreen Ghori, Bowen Health psychiatrist, cautions that . . . 

The hot, sunny days of summer are a great time to jump into the water and swim your way to better health. Lucas Berghoff, D.O., a sports medicine physician with Lutheran Health Physicians, says swimming is easy on your joints and one of the best ways . . . 

Bowen Health is launching a new podcast designed to help listeners live their best lives longer.

“Mind. Body. Bowen. Podcast.” is a weekly series providing expert insights into mental and physical health, as well as practical self-help topics. It . . . 

Healthier Moms and Babies launched its fourth annual Community-Wide Diaper Drive on Sunday, June 1. The organization is calling for donations of diapers and wipes to help reduce diaper need throughout the community. This year, more than 110 collection . . . 

Registration is now open for Turnstone’s 6th annual Push Paddle Pedal challenge at p2p.onecause.com/ppp25/home. This summer movement challenge invites people . . . 

Memorial Day is a solemn occasion to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We attend parades, place flags at gravesites, and take quiet moments of reflection. But beyond the ceremonies and speeches lies another, . . . 

Coffee & Conversations provides a welcoming space for women to connect, learn, and empower one another. This year’s free series is focused on empowering women in the workforce. Whether participants are beginning their careers or more seasoned, . . . 

Wanted: people with big hearts and a desire to serve others. If you are caring and compassionate and would like to bring support and comfort to patients in their final weeks of life, as well as provide much-needed support to their families, Parkview . . .