Chances are, you probably know someone with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia for older adults, even if you’re not aware of it. It is estimated that 5.7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, making it one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States. In Illinois, the […]
Today’s women do it all. We are professionals, advocates, caretakers. Wives, mothers, friends. While we all choose our roles and responsibilities to reflect our visions for our lives, we have many things in common. One of the most common issues most women face — and often don’t prioritize — is self-care. Dr. Dana Russo, Board […]
Forget four-letter words when it comes to getting healthy and shaping up for summer (namely, D-I-E-T). To really reshape your attitude toward food, health, and wellness, it’s all about making small changes to create a healthier lifestyle that will make you feel good and look good. Even better, the results will last for more than […]
You might aspire to finish out your work day strong, hit the the gym after the office, make a home-cooked dinner or have a spontaneous, mid-week outing with your family. But then that afternoon slump strikes between 3 and 5 p.m. — and take-out and pajama pants mount their mighty takeover. The problem with that […]
It’s no wonder High-Intensity Interval Training, aka “HIIT,” workouts have become so popular. These workouts alternate intense bursts of heart-pumping exercises with short periods of rest, putting them at a calorie-burning advantage. In fact, you can think of HIIT workouts as a “BOGO” in the fitness world: The exercises creates an oxygen deficit that your […]
Lean, green, and packed with vitamins and minerals, asparagus stands as spring’s most powerful veggie. Low in fat and calories — one cup has less than 30 calories — but high in fiber, asparagus boasts vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6, plus copper, calcium, folate, and iron. It’s also anti-inflammatory, has powerful antioxidant properties, and works […]
When you crawl under the covers and fall asleep at night, your body and brain go to work, essentially running a critical reboot process. Most of the good stuff happens when you’ve reached a deep sleep, which is why it’s so important to get a full night’s rest (which is 7 to 9 hours for […]
The McGaw YMCA is a cornerstone of the Evanston community, but few may know of the depth and breadth of programs and services they offer as a nonprofit organization. From child care and summer camp, to an exercise facility and residence for men — the McGaw YMCA strives to meet the needs of the community […]
“There was fun 80s music playing and the doctor and I talked the whole time that he was doing my surgery,” Stephanie Delorm of Vernon Hills says cheerfully about her recent hand surgery. When given the choice between general and local anesthesia, Delorm opted for the local, which meant she would be awake throughout the […]
The phrase self-love often gets mixed up as a synonym for pampering. Don’t get us wrong — mani-pedis, sipping on a glass of wine, and setting aside time for a luxurious soak in a bubble bath are all delightful. (And, hey, that vino even lends you some health benefits for everything from your heart to […]
