Massage—the very word includes “ahhh.” Americans love the bliss and benefits of massage. Each year, we dole out nearly $12 billion on massage and related therapies, according to the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. With Mother’s Day just around the corner—as well as yard work and spring cleaning—we thought it was a good […]
\I just spent $111 to fill my car’s gas tank—and it’s not even a large SUV. Thank goodness bike riding weather has arrived! Even for our affluent suburbs, this seems steep. Perhaps it’s a blessing in disguise, because it may expedite conversion to “greener” forms of energy. But it seems likely it could dampen some […]
How a well-timed workout can help you get fit and fight cancer. Want to turn good intentions into good outcomes? Shift your workout to the morning. Exercising before distractions set in increases your likelihood of working out. And that directly impacts your cancer risk since, according to American Cancer Society studies, a third of all […]
You don’t have to be a pro-golfer to excel on the course. Skokie Country Club golf instructor Kim Grahn explains why you should give golf a swing. What’s your favorite thing about golf? Golf knows no age. You can play with your husband, your child and your parent at the same time. Play with […]
In many ways, being green and staying cancer-free are synonymous. Here are ten of those ways.
There’s a growing suspicion that diet plays a key role in magnifying kids’ ADHD symptoms. But is the link for real? Recent news suggests yes—and no. Earlier this year, The Lancet published findings from a Netherlands study showing that a controlled diet can improve behavior. According to the study, 64% of kids with ADHD are […]
All you have to do is tri! That’s what authors Libby Hurley and Betsy Noxon say. In their just released book, “Tri the Journey,” they’re spreading the word that with the right training and the right attitude, anyone can do a triathlon. “We wrote this book for someone who’s afraid to try a triathlon, and […]
Whether at work or play, back pain affects some 75 million Americans at some point of their life, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Cyclists and wannabes will be glad to know there’s a new bike shop in Evanston this spring. Bucephalus Bikes is owned and operated by two local cycling aficionados, Alex Añón of Evanston, whose family has been living car-free for 13 years, and Ryan Pavlik, who bikes to Evanston from his South Loop home. The store […]
My running partner is tall, dark, handsome, fit, loving and always ready for adventure. His name is Jet, and he is my dog. Training, treats, patience, and finally, Jet is a great companion on my morning runs. Running is a great way for you and your dog to stay fit, expend energy in a […]
