3 Tips to Boost Mental Agility
Inevitably, as we age, the brain’s ability to process information becomes slower than it used to be.
Fresh: The Studio Powered by Lagree
It’s impossible not to break a sweat at The Studio Powered by Lagree, which opened in February. This high-intensity 50-minute workout takes Pilates to the next level and is a favorite among celebrities, including Courtney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Kidman. The studio’s Megaformer™ machines push you to exhaustion while strengthening your core, increasing muscle […]
Talking Smack: The North Shore Heroin Epidemic
Paula Nixon is in survival mode. The 19-year-old recovering heroin addict from Glenview is now in a Florida rehab facility clinging to the hope that she’ll survive, unlike the peers she’s lost along the way. For addicts like Nixon, recovery is a tenuous word. It’s impermanent, imbued with the notion that one can—and often will—waver […]
3 Tips to Boost Mental Agility
Inevitably, as we age, the brain’s ability to process information becomes slower than it used to be. The good news is intellectually stimulating activities, exercise and a nutritious diet can keep your brain sharp and improve its functioning. With frequent use, our brains, just like our muscles, become stronger, says Dr. Jerry Bauer of theNeurosciences […]
How to Talk to Your Child About an Eating Disorder
According to the National Eating Disorder Association, 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States suffer from an eating disorder at some time in their lives. This is a scary fact for parents, as anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness. Odds are you know someone who has […]
Everything You Need to Know About E-Cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes are becoming increasingly common, with more people using them in bars and restaurants and more stores selling the devices. But what exactly is an e-cigarette? It’s a device that uses a small battery and a heater, called an atomizer, to vaporize a nicotine solution for inhalation. Heather Eagleton, Director of Government Relations for […]
Health Benefits of Ultra Running
A University of California Davis study shares the health benefits and impacts of ultra running.
Tip of the Week: Choosing a Medicare Part D Plan
Medicare is health insurance that the federal government offers to most people 65 and older and some younger people with disabilities. It’s broken down into four different “parts”: A, B, C (or Medicare Advantage) and D. Part D provides prescription coverage. Choosing the right plan… Each year during the Annual Enrollment Period, it’s smart to […]
Fresh: 9Round
New year, new workout! If you struggle to find time to work out or are bored with your regular routine, try 9Round in Northbrook. Opened by longtime Northbrook residents Linda Mayer and Abby Kurz, 9Round offers 30-minute kickboxing fitness programs that are changed daily. You never have to make an appointment, and your first workout […]
Fresh: Danni Allen's ONE2ONE Yoga
After winning season 14 of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” Danni Allen of Wheeling returned to Chicago with a new lease on life. “I feel like I got my life back,” Allen told us last year after returning home from the show. “I feel like I can dream again; I’m not just going through the motions […]
