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Decades ago, yoga had an image problem; it was considered some sort of mysterious quackery from the Far East. But time has done its work and yoga has earned its place at the Western buffet of prescriptive options to help prevent and treat common ailments. And now there's a twist: goats. We have the scoop. ...

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By now, the evidence is pretty clear - it’s better for our health to be active than to sit around. But according to one recent study, making just one adjustment to your daily routine can pay off big time. Cleveland Clinic wellness expert, Dr. Michael Roizen, explains. ...

As the Major League Baseball All-Stars overtake Cleveland, you can be a part of the excitement, too! MLB All-Star Game’s PLAY BALL PARK Festival continues in Cleveland, July 5-9.

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Dog lovers naturally think their dog is the best dog. Usually, that means they're good at tail wagging, table begging and listening without judgment. But face it, some dogs have REAL talent. Don't believe it? Head over to Chagrin Falls and catch the All-Around Dog Agility Championships and see for yourself. Your dog is a good dog. But these dogs are....well, we'll let you be the judge. ...

The National Senior Games start next week in Albuquerque, and Northeast Ohio will be well-represented in more than a dozen events. Athletes gathering in New Mexico -- all 50 and older, have been training for months, sometimes years, to prepare for the 20-sport, 800-event National Senior Games. From cycling to archery, pickleball to volleyball, the athletes will compete throughout the Albuquerque region. Cleveland hosted the games in 2013, sparking local interest among age 50+ athletes. Get to know some of them in our story. ...

 

 

If you want a case of dog envy, check out the All-Around Dog Agility Championships, July 4-7 at Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Chagrin Falls.

The free event brings in more than 200 dogs and their handlers who will cajole, encourage and coax their canine charges to jump, climb, run, see-saw and weave their way through agility challenges.

No, your dog probably can’t do what they do. And, yes, it’s perfectly fine if yours takes power naps and begs for treats. Stop by anyway. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to watch as long as they’re on a leash. See how yours stacks up. You can test their agility aptitude on Saturday and Sunday in the Agility 101 ring for a $5 donation. Proceeds benefit Geauga County Humane Society’s Rescue Village.

To learn more about what your dog probably can’t do, but could if either of you really tried, go to usdaa.com

 

Tall Order

Ship Shape

You can enjoy the thrill of tall ships this summer without swabbing a deck or hoisting a sail.

The Tall Ships Challenge returns to Cleveland’s waterfront on July 11 for a four-day festival of live entertainment, historical exhibits, food and tours of the traditionally rigged sailing ships.

The event starts with a dramatic Parade of Sail at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 11 with 10 ships from Canada, the United States and New Zealand. The Captain’s Reception and Opening Ceremony are at 7 p.m.

Gates open at 9:30 a.m. July 12, 13 and 14 with festival activities, exhibits and public ships boarding from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. Ninety-minute excursions aboard the Appledore IV, Appledore V and Inland Seas ships are available for an extra charge over regular admission.

You’ll find the Tall Ships Challenge just north of FirstEnergy Stadium. Buy discounted presale tickets at tallshipscle.com.

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Hot dogs, beer, loaded nachos. For baseball fans, food is a big draw during a trip to the stadium. But it can be easy to strike out if you're trying to eat healthfully. A Cleveland Clinic dietician has some solid hints to keep your diet on base. ...