Botox has been around for some time now, but increasingly, more women are starting the process earlier in life. Women and men as young as early twenties are getting their fix during their lunch hour or surrounded by their friends at Botox parties. According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 64 […]
If you ask people what health concerns they have, bone health often isn’t at the top of the list, or on the list at all. But every 20 seconds, someone in the U.S. breaks a bone as a result of osteoporosis, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF). “Unfortunately, because we don’t see it, many […]
Swimming takes center stage at the Rio 2016 Olympics as Michael Phelps, Conor Dwyer, Missy Franklin, Katie Ledecky and their teammates go to work. Swimming’s popularity is on the rise, as aging baby boomers look to maintain their fitness, without the pain and risk of injury that accompany sports like running, cycling and tennis. Water […]
If you’re looking for a cryotherapy spa to cool off at this summer, downtown Highland Park has the place for you. CryoPure Spa, created by husband and wife duo Tom and Paige Polakow, celebrated its grand opening June 18. Research has shown that cold-based nitrogen therapy offers numerous benefits, including pain reduction, improved sleep quality […]
For patients seeking alternatives to traditional medicine, a recent proposed change to the Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program means wider and easier legal access to the therapeutic treatment. If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs the bill, as he’s expected to do, doctors will no longer have to recommend cannabis for their patients who have […]
Make It Better’s Best of 2016 drew more than 168,000 votes across 11 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #Bestof2016. Best Dentist Gavin J. & Gavin H. Green Dentistry A trusted father-son team in Glenview. 1001 Waukegan Road, Glenview Best Orthodontist Willow Lake Orthodontics Head here when it’s time for […]
The ancient art of acupuncture and Chinese herbs has made its way to the North Shore. Source Healing first opened its River North location in 1999, transforming the way Western culture traditionally treated chronic illness. Now, due to demand from local families, Source Healing Founder Christie Jordan recently opened her second practice in Winnetka. Her […]
By the age of 50 you will have walked about 75,000 miles, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). With each step, one-and-a-half times your body weight comes down on each foot. Start to run and that amount increases to three to four times your body weight (more than 400 pounds!). Your feet have […]
Michael Folio’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 56 blindsided the corporate executive and his wife, Cheryl Levin-Folio, of Highland Park. They faced the question: “Is there life after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis?” It’s a question faced by the more than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s, along with their families, according to the National […]
If you’re looking for a new high-energy workout to try, you may be interested in WheelPower Studio, an indoor cycling and body-conditioning studio in Deerfield. The studio, which opened in May, offers indoor cycling classes featuring live music and strength-training workouts using TRX suspension systems and UltraSlide boards. Amenities include complimentary cycling shoes, private lockers […]
