Tessa Yannone

Wellness Editor

Tessa Yannone covers health and fitness news in the city as the Wellness Editor at Boston, and is also CSCS-certified strength coach. She's from the great state of Ohio and studied journalism at Indiana University.

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measles Boston
Wellness

Boston Health Officials Confirm a Case of Measles in the South End

This is the first confirmed case of measles in Boston since 2013.

vaping illness
Wellness

Vaping Illness Effects Are Similar to Mustard Gas Injuries, Report Says

Lung biopsies from impacted patients resemble those seen after chemical burns.

adult dance classes in Boston
Wellness

Swing Step Your Way Into One of These Dance Classes for Adults

Slay those sexy salsa moves.

Wellness

Workday Workouts

Ditch the break room and break a sweat instead with these five highly efficient lunchtime exercises.

running stores in Boston area
Wellness

Seven Awesome Running Stores in the Boston Area

There are many reasons Boston is the best running city in America—these are just some of them.

EEE update
Wellness

36 Towns in Mass. Are Now at “Critical” Risk for EEE

There have been seven confirmed human cases of the mosquito-borne virus in the Bay State.

vaping crisis
Wellness

Here’s What You Need to Know about the Vaping Crisis

For the time being, consider not using them.

the Handle Bar North Station
Wellness

Innovation Leads the Way as Handle Bar Opens Its Fourth Spin Studio in Boston

It’s more than spin now.

Boston Marathon registration
Wellness

Make a Run for It! Once Again it’s Time to Register for the Boston Marathon

Qualifying times have increased and space is limited.

e-cigarette
Wellness

Second-Hand Exposure to E-Cigarette Aerosols Increasing Among Youth

According to this recent survey from Dana-Farber.

EEE risk
Wellness

EEE Risk Is Now “Critical” in Many Massachusetts Communities

If you’re traveling this weekend, check out this EEE risk map.

Row House
Wellness

Indoor Rowing Continues Its Quest to Be the New Spin

Row House opens at Lovejoy Wharf in mid-September.

B/Spoke Cape Cod
Wellness

Peek Inside B/Spoke’s New Cape Cod Location

Talk about beachy vibes.

Wellness

Well Healed

When you need a mind/body boost, turn off the techy gimmicks in favor of one of these tried-and-true Eastern wellness practices.

EEE
Wellness

Here’s What You Need to Know about the Mosquito-Borne Disease EEE

First, don’t panic.