Falling is a common and serious problem for older adults. Approximately one of every three seniors will fall this year. Here are some tips to lower the risk of falls at home: Increase lighting along pathways and entryways Install handrails on both sides of steps/stairs Install nightlights in nearby outlets Use non-skid mats or […]
I’ve heard all the excuses: chlorine dries out my hair, I don’t have a swim suit, my goggles leak, I can’t get the breathing, the water is cold, and it’s boring. The benefits of swimming are superior to any other activity. Here are compelling reasons to drop the excuses and take the plunge. Swimming is […]
Need a break from your ordinary sit-ups? This move builds strength and balance while toning your arms, back and especially your obliques—those side ab muscles that we sometimes forget to work. Your own body weight acts as resistance in this pose. There are two lines of energy flowing: from the crown of your head […]
We love the summertime: sun, shore, strolling, sleeveless clothing, shorts and plenty of sweet, thirst-quenching treats. But we loathe the sweat, and the acne that it can produce. “Unfortunately, sweat often mixes with oil and dirt on the skin, which clogs the pores and may cause blemishes,” explains Northbrook dermatologist, Steven Mandrea, M.D. And while […]
When Lake Barrington resident Hasna Osman cycles through the rolling hills around her home, she usually does it with a group of women (and a few men) organized by the Barrington Bike Club. “I used to ride in college and I love the outdoors,” Osman says. “But then I got married, had kids—life got in […]
The summer season is associated with spending time out in the warm weather, and what better way to enjoy it than with a game of tennis?
No one wants to hear the ‘c’ word. But, that’s what my mom heard last January. More specifically … non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Fortunately, her doctor said we caught it early and it was highly treatable. I had recently interviewed a graduate of Dr. Andrew Weil’s Program of Integrative Medicine, Roberta Lee, M.D., for my Healthy […]
If you worked hard to burn off that winter fat and get your summer bod, it might seem like every weekend barbeque is just leading you into temptation. Here’s the skinny on staying skinny this summer—and it might not be as hard as you think. Eat Conscientiously Countless BBQs and picnics at Ravinia are fun, […]
When shopping for new gym shoes these days, you might be tempted to up the ante by choosing a shoe that enhances your workout just by wearing them. Lots of shoes now claim to relieve stress on your joints and back, while also toning core leg and butt muscles as you move. Toning shoes all […]
A dancer’s physique, which certainly looks good in a bathing suit, consists of strong abs and a beautifully lifted tushie. The legendary dancer and choreographer Martha Graham introduced this exercise as “The Pretzel.” It’s been updated to slim the waistline, tone the lower back and obliques, all while lifting the seat muscles. You might not […]
