Looking to increase your fitness, without spending lots of time or money? Consider running! While marathoning may not be in your future, working up to a 5K is a reasonable goal. According to Dr. Eric Chehab, a physician with Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, “Running is a terrific cardiovascular exercise, one of the best. Secondly, […]
Women can be beautiful at any age, but most of us wouldn’t mind turning back the clock to appear a few years younger. And we’d certainly like to feel energized, healthy and vibrant. Good news ladies. The fountain of youth might be as near as the master bedroom. According to neuropsychologist Dr. David Weeks, author […]
Working out ballerina-style is all the rage these days, so The Dailey Method is right on trend. Founder Jill Dailey McIntosh’s technique, which combines ballet barre work with core conditioning, stretching and orthopedic exercises, is growing into new locations—including a studio across from the Kenilworth Metra station. “We’re really excited to bring a class to […]
Skokie resident Nancy Vedder, an ACA certified kayaking instructor and program manager for Northwest Passage, shares why her thrill ride of a sport relieves stress. How did you take up kayaking? I began working at The Northwest Passage in 1995. While at the Skokie Lagoons, I fell in love with the sport instantly. The tranquility […]
We’ve long heard that there are no “bad” foods, but researchers at Harvard Medical School might not agree. For 20 years, they followed the diet and exercise habits of over 120,000 individuals, and they found that eating certain foods led to greater weight gain than other foods. The results were just published in The New […]
Traveling puts a tremendous amount of pressure on our bodies. If our spine is already fragile, unprotected travel can ruin our trip and weeks to follow. Here are some travel tips from Relax the Back: Driving Car seats generally put your body in an awkward posture that will lead to pain. In addition, arm, […]
Really in a hurry? You can order your Walgreens items in advance and simply pick them up, bagged and ready to go. The Deerfield-based drugstore chain recently debuted its web pickup service in nearly 300 Chicago-area stores. Customers can order anything from groceries to aspirin online and pick items up at a participating store […]
Your smart phone can help you get in shape. Too light to be much use as a free weight, but perfect for motivating, tracking and inspiring your fitness regimen. Here are 5 apps every athlete (or wannabe athlete) should have on his or her phone. DailyBurn – Calorie, Workout, and Fitness Companion (Free) […]
Running shoes these days are insanely pricey. But good running shoes are important, right? When it comes to all the gimmicks, the real question is: are they necessary? Do you have to spend $140 on new shoes, or will a $60 pair do? According to Dr. Renee Scola of Chicago Lake Shore Medical Associates, comfort […]
Increased bone fractures, incontinence, and now breast cancer can be attributed to vitamin D insufficiency. An astonishing new study presented at the American Society of Breast Surgeons annual meeting says that women with a vitamin D deficiency have a two and a half times greater risk of developing breast cancer. And for those who […]
