Green Hospice Care
Seeking LEED certification, the Pepper Family Hospice Home and Center for Care is a new 16-bed, in-patient home, and headquarters for Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois.
Fitness for the Time Crunched
Some days you don’t feel like going to the gym or maybe you’re in a time crunch. It’s easy to pop in a DVD, but which ones really work? We put on our leg warmers and sweat bands to test the most popular workouts on the market. P90X What it is: 12 high-intensity DVDs with […]
Are Your Feet Beat?
Summer’s been glorious, but wearing flip-flops has exposed my tootsies to the ravaging elements. What’s a girl to do to get back to kiss-worthy goddess feet? We asked beauty expert Jamie Allison Sanders, “The Beauty Chick” behind thebeautyoflifeblog.com, for her recommendations: Kenzo Barefeet Fantasy: “This foot cream is DIVINE. It’s formulated with shea butter and […]
Stand Up and Paddle
Stand-up paddle boarding isn’t as hard as it looks. You stand on a surfboard, but instead of waiting for a wave, you use a paddle and push yourself. It’s like combining kayaking and windsurfing. Perfect for a lake, where waves aren’t guaranteed. Getting Started If you’re curious, talk to the folks at the Great Lakes […]
Fresh: Up-Close-and-Personal Training
Michael Hanover, a longtime personal trainer in the area, recently opened his own facility, where he emphasizes positive reinforcement. His latest piece of machinery is a Jacob’s Ladder, which combines aerobic and anaerobic exercise. And, if you’re looking for extra motivation, his business partner, Donovan Klein, is a male model! Mention Make It Better and […]
Romanian Deadlift
Whether you’re cleaning house, lifting your child, or picking up a heavy box, you’ll often find yourself in a position that relates to the Romanian Deadlift (RDL); a trusted and fundamental exercise that’s a strength training standard. Doing this move will firm your lower body, and it just may save you from a future back […]
Preventing Brain Injuries in High School Athletes
Last December, Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry died after falling out of the back of a pickup truck during a domestic dispute. In 2007, pro wrestler Chris Benoit killed his wife and child before hanging himself. After their autopsies, scientists discovered that both athletes suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a type of degenerative brain […]
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Quick and Easy Toners for Your Legs, Arms and Butt
\For the most part when it comes to strength training, women want to be toned but not super muscular. Finding exercises that accomplish that goal can be difficult. Diana Ozimek, co-owner of Windy City Adventure Boot Camp in Evanston and Lincoln Park notes, “I have women of all shapes, sizes and ages that come to […]
Will a "Cleanse" Jump Start Your Weight Loss?
Is this the time to try a cleanse? If you need a jump start on shedding a few pounds, you might be thinking about dramatically restricting your diet. Advocates claim you’ll detox your body and quickly shed pounds. We investigated the hottest cleanses on the market to find out what each entails, before you commit […]
