The dreaded stomach flu—we’re all very familiar with this feisty, but normally short-lived bout of vomiting, diarrhea, chills and stomach pain. But what causes it? What are the treatments? And is there a way to stop a full household takedown when one member of the family gets it? According to the Centers for Disease Control […]
Check out one of the only Bikram Yoga studios north of Evanston. Each class is 90 minutes long in 105-degree heat, with classes scheduled all throughout the day, seven days a week. Certified instructors are there to help beginners, and the facility offers showers, relaxation areas and mat storage. bikram yoga 1926 Waukegan Rd. Glenview […]
Has sitting replaced smoking as the new health risk, causing sickness and early death? Smoking was popular until the Surgeon General announced, “Smoking can Kill!” in the mid 60s. In the last 50 years, the compelling scientific evidence has changed the behavior of Americans, reducing the number of smokers. However, as our population becomes more […]
“To treat a disease, find the Root.” Test this Chinese saying with Apex Acupuncture and Wellness, Ltd owner Jana Bricker as she uses Traditional Chinese Medicine to diagnose, heal and treat. Undergoing advanced training in the treatment of sports injuries and pain conditions, Jana uses this traditional form of medicine in the form of acupuncture […]
A term paper is due at 9 a.m., you have a midterm in two hours, a choir concert tonight and a basketball game after that. Sound stressful? This is the load many high school and college students are facing this time of year. And while some stress is OK, and sometimes even motivating, there’s a […]
Happy has a surprisingly bad reputation.
In the battle against cancer, most women know about mammograms and Pap tests. Now two newer cancer-detection tests that you may not have heard of are gaining attention. Ultrasounds for women with dense breasts One of the first questions you’ll probably ask is “Do I have dense breasts?” It’s not easy to know, and you […]
I am not, by nature, a gadget person. But my BodyMedia armband and I? We are inseparable. BodyMedia tells me if I got a good night’s sleep. BodyMedia lets me know if I need to add ten minutes to my workout. BodyMedia nudges me to walk to school to pick up the kids, instead of […]
