Sometimes less (running) is more… As the warmer weather beckons us to put our running feet into motion, be cautionary of overuse injuries that too often occur when our training is focused solely on our standard morning 3 mile run. Whatever the case, be it the serious runner or weekend warrior, cross training is a […]
Want a speedy recovery after surgery or illness? Then choose health care providers committed to optimal care coordination. Under a coordinated care model, providers such as hospitals, physicians, rehab and post-acute centers and home health agencies streamline the way health care is delivered to ensure better care to help speed recovery. Health care providers work […]
Master your swing at The Golf Practice, Highland Park’s new state-of-the-art training facility. PGA Veteran Peter Donahue opened this 7000-square-foot golf academy last month, where they offer youth golf camps, leagues and lessons for golfers of all ages and abilities. “From driving to putting and every stroke in between, we work one-on-one to develop individual […]
Check out one of the only Bikram Yoga studios north of Evanston. Each class is 90 minutes long in 105-degree heat, with classes scheduled all throughout the day, seven days a week. Certified instructors are there to help beginners, and the facility offers showers, relaxation areas and mat storage. bikram yoga 1926 Waukegan Rd. Glenview […]
“To treat a disease, find the Root.” Test this Chinese saying with Apex Acupuncture and Wellness, Ltd owner Jana Bricker as she uses Traditional Chinese Medicine to diagnose, heal and treat. Undergoing advanced training in the treatment of sports injuries and pain conditions, Jana uses this traditional form of medicine in the form of acupuncture […]
A term paper is due at 9 a.m., you have a midterm in two hours, a choir concert tonight and a basketball game after that. Sound stressful? This is the load many high school and college students are facing this time of year. And while some stress is OK, and sometimes even motivating, there’s a […]
Debbi Platt leads a busy life. With two college-age kids and a part-time job, she still finds the time to remain active. An accomplished martial artist (she is a second degree black belt in tae kwon do), Debbi is no stranger to hard work. However, after beating skin cancer last year, she decided to […]
When Northfield’s Jill Manchester asked for a nutrition makeover, her reason stood out not for being special or different. It simply described the situation so many of us find ourselves in. “As a working mom, my time is my most valuable asset,” she wrote. “Looking back, when my three kids were young, I traded […]
Relax and unwind at Elements, the latest therapeutic massage studio in Park Ridge! Owners Ralph Epifanio and Tom Peters hosted a grand opening July 26th complete with food, friends, family and the Park Ridge Chamber board of directors and members. Elements features specialized massage therapists who customize the massage experience to meet the client’s needs […]
Do you know why golf is so great? It’s a life sport—you can learn to play as a little kid and keep on going right until they close the coffin lid. It’s a great family outing, but also a perfect afternoon getaway with buddies. You can make new friends by joining a league, and keep […]
