September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but luckily women have an increased chance of surviving ovarian cancer if it is caught in the early stages. Women should educate themselves on the symptoms and warning signs of ovarian cancer. If you or […]
Four local partners have collaborated to open Foster Dance Studios. They are: Artistic Director Ronn Stewart, a Joffrey teacher and longtime dancer; Sarah Goldstone, a Juilliard grad and a Chicago dancer; along with Kathryn Ebert of Evanston and Sally H. Turner of Wilmette. The studio will offer a wide variety of classes for all […]
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 […]
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 […]
What do you get when you combine sailing and surfing? Windsurfing of course! Doug Moline and his family share their love of the wind and the waves. How did you and your family get into windsurfing? Are there age restrictions? We each got into the sport in different ways. I grew up racing sailboats and […]
Summer is the time to relax and take a break from life’s frenetic pace. But for our kids, summer is often the time to “get ahead.” Whether it’s doing math drills or endless sports camps, kids are being pushed too hard and not getting the break they deserve. So before you sign your daughter up […]
We bet your summertime plans include swimming, biking and a little gardening. A trip to the emergency room probably isn’t on your to-do list. But what if a bee stings you mid-backstroke? Or you get dizzy because you didn’t bring enough water on that bike ride? Or your young one gets poison ivy while hiking […]
Simple physical therapy tools can heal minor injuries, ease muscle tightness and prevent injuries. But what do you need and how do you use them? Here’s the 411 for athletes and weekend warriors. Consult with a health care professional before trying one of these tools to make sure you’re using the proper technique, and that […]
