A fascinating study revealed interesting brain characteristics in older adults who aren’t aging like most. So-called SuperAgers have cognitive abilities like those of much younger people. Scientists at Northwestern’s Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center at the Feinberg School of Medicine are working to understand why some older adults’ brains function like those of people […]
No doubt about it – yoga studios are popping up everywhere! So is yoga a passing trend just like other fitness trends? The answer, quite simply, is no. Yoga has staying power – over 2,000 years of it. The reason is clear for yogis who’ve been practicing for a while. But if you’ve never practiced […]
Nearly nine out of 10 adult smokers started before age 18. Their lifelong health will be impacted by a poor decision made as a child. How can parents help kids steer clear of smoking? Don’t preach or give a speech. Have honest, ongoing conversations about the dangers of tobacco and e-cigarettes. An estimated 4.6 million middle […]
Elite Wellness Center in Wilmette is seeing growing interest in chiropractic care for children. Studies show that getting regular chiropractic adjustments assists in the treatment of a variety of childhood ailments including aches and pains, ADHD, chronic ear infections, colic, digestive issues, and sleep cycle disturbances. The safe and gentle techniques used by Dr. Duke […]
The line for the most recent Family Action Network talk stretched out of New Trier’s auditorium, around the corner and down the block. The eager crowd was there to see Brené Brown, author of the New York Times best-seller “Daring Greatly.” A man paraded past ticketholders wearing fluorescent “notice me” colors, while waving a large cardboard […]
Ready to strengthen and shape your legs for that short black dress, tennis skirt, or just to feel better when you look in the mirror? To get your legs looking their best, you have to work all of your major leg muscles, along with the many other supporting muscles. The main muscles in your legs […]
Assistant Editor Calin Van Paris has four tips on how to let go of the holiday 2014 stress now that 2015 is here. Read on for more.
What would it take for you to post a picture of yourself au natural? No makeup. No photo filters. Highland Park teacher, wife and mother Lisa Goodman-Helfand had never stepped out of the house without makeup, so it would seem that she’d be the last person who would post a bare-faced photo of herself on […]
Since the August/September issue of Make It Better is highlighting ways to age well, I’m here to add some fantastic options regarding one of the most common medical issues that, ironically, is also one of the most overlooked: chronic vein disease. Most of my patients have dealt with nagging, aggravating spider and varicose veins for […]
Aging is a natural process of life—and while we may not be able to control the fact that we age, we can definitely control how we do so. To discover the best ways to stay healthy as we age, we asked doctors and research professionals who study aging to share their secrets. 1. Stay Engaged in the […]
