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 […]
Step into Suzanne Danilek’s Pilates class and it’s apparent that she has true passion for the sport. While Pilates has been around for some time, Danilek puts her own spin on her classes: emphasizing music and incorporating ballet, props, and muscular structure movements. We asked Danilek what Pilates is all about and what distinguishes her […]
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 […]
We love a study that says chocolate is good for your health. That’s why we wanted to share this one with you—according to The New York Times, a piece published in the British Medical Journal, by Dr. Oscar H. Franco, says that high levels of chocolate consumption are related to a “significant reduction in the […]
Working out ballerina-style is all the rage these days, so The Dailey Method is right on trend. Founder Jill Dailey McIntosh’s technique, which combines ballet barre work with core conditioning, stretching and orthopedic exercises, is growing into new locations—including a studio across from the Kenilworth Metra station. “We’re really excited to bring a class to […]
We’ve long heard that there are no “bad” foods, but researchers at Harvard Medical School might not agree. For 20 years, they followed the diet and exercise habits of over 120,000 individuals, and they found that eating certain foods led to greater weight gain than other foods. The results were just published in The New […]
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 […]
Your smart phone can help you get in shape. Too light to be much use as a free weight, but perfect for motivating, tracking and inspiring your fitness regimen. Here are 5 apps every athlete (or wannabe athlete) should have on his or her phone. DailyBurn – Calorie, Workout, and Fitness Companion (Free) […]
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 […]
