Get Up & Go
You’ve set your resolutions, and we’re guessing one is to exercise more.
Concierge Medicine: Pay for Perks
Imagine calling your doctor in the middle of the night, getting an appointment the next day and even having your physician accompany you on a brisk walk or a trip to the grocery store to jump-start your personalized wellness plan. That kind of first class medical treatment can be yours—for a price. As a result […]
How to Find the Best Hospital For You
Having a baby? Have to undergo surgery (boo) or another procedure? Here, local doctors explain how to decide which hospital to trust. Research, research, research. There are a variety of online resources when you’re considering which hospital is best for you. “Hospital Compare and The National Research Corporation are two quality web sites because they […]
How to Find the Right Doctor
You can return shoes that don’t fit. You can sell a car you don’t like. But if you can’t find a physician you feel comfortable with, the consequences are more serious. Not liking your doc means there’s a greater chance you’ll put off preventive care visits, avoid getting medical care when you need it or […]
What’s Your Happiness Score? (And How To Improve It)
How happy are you?
Beginning a Yoga Practice
Your hamstrings and low back are tight, and stress is stuck in your shoulders. Yoga could do you a world of good. Yoga appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities. It’s a lifelong practice that can continually change and grow with your body and lifestyle. You just need to start! This ancient […]
Social Drinking vs. Alcohol Problem
“For the majority of people, alcohol is used safely without apparent consequences,” says Advocate Lutheran General Hospital’s Dr. Lara Segalite. “However, for others alcohol is a powerfully addictive drug that can contribute to the loss of one’s job, home, family, and ultimately life. It is important for people who are concerned to have a way […]
A New Spin on Spin: 5 Reasons to Get Back on the Bike
“Spin” is back and better than ever thanks to an influx of new studios and classes that offer a fresh approach to working out. If you haven’t been to spin class since Bill Clinton was president, here are 5 reasons why it’s time to dust off your cleats and get back on the bike. 1. […]
Is Resilience More Important than Happiness?
From my perch in the tree of life, nurturing resilience is more important than nurturing happiness. Resilience is that ineffable quality that allows a person to be knocked down by life and come back stronger than ever. Resilient athletes, artists, patients, entrepreneurs, lovers and others inspire me. Raising resilient children drives me. Feeling resilience after […]
More Creepy Crawly Bedbug Facts
Val and her dorm-living college son had quite the experience with bedbugs. Here’s the story of her ordeal and what saved her. And here is everything she learned from her exterminator or as she calls him, “My new B.F.F.” Bedbugs come out between 4-6 a.m. and feed for 2 minutes then run and hide. Bedbugs […]
