We’re all strapped for time these days so what’s better than a move that works multiple muscles at once? The lunge with a twist targets your core (rectus abdominus and obliques) legs and butt (quads, hamstrings, and glutes) and your arms (biceps and deltoids). You can use a medicine ball or a weight to increase […]
Regrettably, it’s not a rare occurrence. Husband and wife are fooling around and he feels a lump in his wife’s breast. But unlike most men, Patrick McDermott didn’t just let his wife know. After the tragic death of his sister-in-law a year before, he wasn’t taking anything for granted and called his doctor the next day. […]
Local clinics are adding ancient techniques to be on the cutting edge of integrative fertility care. Jennifer Botchway of Evanston experimented with yoga, acupuncture, nutrition counseling and massage when she was going through infertility treatment, and would recommend holistic treatment to women trying to conceive. Botchway says, “I felt healthier and good about what I […]
Gentlemen, how much would you do for your mate? Would you cook? Would you clean? Would you wear a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask to stop your snoring? Would you do it for yourself? Loud snoring is annoying to those around you (and down the hall), but it’s also unhealthy for the snorer and […]
Poor sleep is one of the most common problems teenagers face. According to “Take Charge of Your Child’s Sleep: The All-in-One Resource for Solving Sleep Problems in Kids and Teens” by Judy A. Owens, MD and Jodi A. Mindell, Ph.D., the amount of sleep adolescents get has steadily decreased since the 1970s, making sleep a […]
Do you get enough sleep? If you’re a woman, you just said no in some varying degree from nodding your head sadly to laughing out loud. From career stress to housework to waking kids to snoring mates to hormones to fill-in-your-own answer here, women today are simply not getting enough uninterrupted sleep. Doctors say most […]
Have you written off retinol as being too harsh? In our medical spa at Fenner Plastic Surgery we are convincing one-time retinol users to give it another chance! In the past, aggressive retinol use would cause women give it up. However, you can enjoy the amazing anti-aging effects of this product with a few […]
Over 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Most of them will undergo surgery and some form of additional treatment such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy or radiation. The process is both physically and emotionally draining. We asked five local breast cancer survivors what strategies they used to cope during treatment. Hopefully, their […]
The holidays will be upon us before you know it, and if the thought of family photos makes you cringe, maybe it’s time to invest in the smile you’ve always wanted? At a new location of Impressive Smiles, Dr. Meena Barsoum, DMD, offers numerous cosmetic dental services, including whitening, veneers and cosmetic contouring, in addition […]
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 […]
