More than 5 million Americans, including an estimated 220,000 people in Illinois, are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, nearly one in every three seniors who die each year has Alzheimer’s disease or another related dementia. Without any way to prevent, cure, or even slow down the progression of this growing health crisis, these numbers will […]
Pain relief has been a top requested service this summer, and we continue to look for innovative ways to help. But sometimes we need to take matters into our own hands when we can’t wait for an appointment with a specialist or we need some relief between visits. So, people often ask, “Should I use […]
For years at Lake Geneva Canopy Tours, we have been the tale of two buildings. Our equipment room and outdoor hangout spot sat up the hill on our property, while our office and check-in point remained down below, across the street. This made things difficult. Coordinating between the two areas was cumbersome at times, and […]
Let’s face it: sometimes you just aren’t happy with the results. The show “Botched” on E! has become a cultural phenomenon highlighting the ordeal of plastic surgery gone horribly wrong. The fact is that often when you buy stuff on the cheap, you get cheap stuff. Surgery is not the thing to do on the […]
Team Red Cross marathon runners have an inspiring mission to support, but they also have a motivating leader to guide them through the daunting process. Mark Buciak, 56, is a Chicagoan who has run more than 65 marathons (including 37 consecutive Boston Marathons). In 2017, he was honored as the Blood Services Hero by the […]
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event that raises critical awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Last year, a group of 920 enthusiastic North Shore residents marched along Gallery Park in the hope of finding a cure. One of […]
Today’s college admissions climate is dynamic, competitive and stressful. At Riley Baker, our commitment is to reduce uncertainty by empowering our students to direct their own college application process and find schools that are a great fit academically, socially and personally, while guiding them on a path of self-discovery that leads to success in college […]
What is Sun Damage? This is a term that we use to describe what happens to the skin in relationship to environmental exposure (in this case, ultraviolet light rays [UV] that comes from the sun). We experience side effects from UVB and UVA exposure. UVB causes damage to the skin’s DNA at a depth where […]
The Ravinia District Food Truck Thursdays kicked off June 1 and will run through Sept. 14. Outstanding live music will be playing while friends and neighbors enjoy delicious food and drinks served from an amazing variety of food trucks on Dean Avenue and in Jens Jensen Park, near the Ravinia Metra Station in Highland Park. […]
Every June, FreshSkin celebrates Men’s Health Month with education and screenings to help identify and prevent disease. Common health risks for men include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, anxiety/depression, hormone and nutrient deficiencies, and pain and inflammation. If you are over 40 years old and overweight or obese, your risk for these conditions […]
