Dealing with stubborn belly fat can be an uphill battle, especially when you’re on a weight loss journey. But while we often think of that extra weight in our midsection as bad, belly fat isn’t just ...

Are you dreaming of a flatter stomach but feeling tired of sweating it out in the gym? You're not alone! While crunches may be the first thing that comes to mind when trying to lose stubborn abdominal ...

Women stand in a line with their arms raised and swivel their bodies as they move their hips to the music. They wear brightly colored hip scarves that jingle as they move. They are participating in a ...

The shape of your belly could reveal a lot about your health. Belly fat, while, we know could suggest an unhealthy lifestyle, the type and shape of the belly could also tell you about the kind of ...

Sterling Heights resident Zea Weisenbach was diagnosed with arthritis at age 26. At that time, she knew she wanted to keep moving through some form of exercise, so she started by picking up a belly ...

SEQUIM — Laura Samperi-Ferdig has been studying belly dance since she was 8 and teaching since she was 16. “Belly dance is one of the oldest known art forms,” she said. “Its true name is Raks Sharki ...

When I turned 17, I wanted just one thing for my birthday: belly-dancing classes. The dance's beauty, grace and creative costumes, along with its strong connection to Arabic music, made it a natural ...

EGYPTIAN MUSIC BOOMS through the amplifier at 6:15 p.m. as instructor Leslie Rosen leads her belly-dance class through what she calls a shimmy warmup. She gives gentle instructions every few seconds ...

LONDON -- The music being played was a famous song by the late Egyptian diva Umm Kalthoum. The dancing costumes were mostly imported from the Middle East, with hip scarves embellished with gold-plated ...

Every other week, Monitor staff writes about a feature article exploring wellness in the Capital Region. We’d like to thank our Community Partner Concord Hospital. Our Community Partners do not ...