Community Celebrations: Leslie Mitchell, Specialdocs Consultants, LLC
Leslie Mitchell, vice president of Physician-Client Services at Specialdocs Consultants, LLC, was named to Concierge Medicine Today’s list of Industry Leading Women in July. According to Concierge...
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Natalie’s Story: Why I Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Dad’s behavior began to change in 2010. He was always a quiet, reserved man, but his demeanor transformed and his communication lessened. As a family, we became very concerned when Dad began to forget...
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11 Ways to Maximize Your Walking Workout
Need a workout that’s easy to fit into even the busiest of schedules, can be done anywhere, requires little equipment, and is easier on your body than running? Chances are you’re already doing some...
View ArticleWater: The Key Ingredient for Better Health
In the ongoing search for the next great secret to better health — hello coconut oil, kale and juice cleanses — we often overlook the power of that one inexpensive and hugely beneficial ingredient that...
View ArticleFor Chicago Sky’s Elena Delle Donne, Lyme Disease is a Constant Opponent
It was 2008 and basketball phenom Elena Delle Donne, now the star forward and reigning MVP of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky, was entering her sophomore year at the University of Delaware. She was hoping to...
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Partners in Pelvic Health: Reclaim the Quality of Life You Deserve
Do you ever… Leak urine during or after physical activity, such as running, lifting or standing up? Experience a sudden strong urge to empty your bladder? Urinate more than eight times in a day? While...
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Recharge Your Body and Mind With 10 Moves in 10 Minutes
You’d be amazed what 10 extra minutes of movement can do to give you renewed energy and improved mental clarity. Try these 10 moves first thing in the morning, as a pre-workout warm-up, as a break from...
View ArticleHow Working Out Can Help Prevent or Combat Alcohol and Drug Addiction
In 2012, the National Institute on Drug Abuse released the results of a study on the effects of physical activity on cocaine-addicted rats. The animals were put on a forced abstinence from the drug,...
View ArticleWhy We Stress Eat and How to Stop
It’s 9 p.m. The kids are finally asleep, the kitchen is (sort of) clean, the dishwasher is running and the last email has been sent. And, there you are on the couch, with the remote in one hand and a...
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Are You at Risk for Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is the cancer with the highest incidence among women, regardless of race or ethnicity, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). More than 232,000 people were diagnosed with the...
View ArticleThe Truth About Blue Light: Just How Harmful Is It?
Help Hurricane Matthew victims: When winding down from a day spent at work in front of the computer, many people watch television, read an ebook, or scroll through their phone in bed. All those...
View ArticleHow to Choose the Right Birth Control Method for Your Stage of Life
Nearly all women use birth control at some point in their lives, according to the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Guttmacher Institute...
View Article12 Lesser-Known Causes of Infertility
You’re tracking your menstrual cycle, you know when you’re ovulating, and you’re doing the deed at all the right times. But, month after month, the pregnancy tests are negative. First, you’re not alone...
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7 Yoga Poses to Start Your Day Off Right
As yoga’s popularity has continued to grow, so has the body of research confirming the far-reaching benefits of regular practice. Yoga can help treat depression, PTSD, insomnia, rheumatoid arthritis,...
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New in Town: SoulCycle at Westfield Old Orchard
SoulCycle will celebrate the opening of its fourth Chicago-area studio at Westfield Old Orchard Dec. 10. During a SoulCycle class, riders burn between 500 and 700 calories in 45 minutes of cycling,...
View ArticleNew in Town: Lumen Optical Opens in Evanston
There’s a new destination for contact lenses and designer eyewear in Evanston. Lumen Optical opened in early December and offers a comprehensive eye exam with a contact lens fitting and retinal imaging...
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7 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Counting calories is about as much fun as the polar bear swim in January! If you made it through the holidays without an additional 10-25 pounds, pat yourself on the back. In case you didn’t, no...
View Article10 Ways to Support Elderly Loved Ones During the Winter Months
The holidays are over, out-of-town guests have returned home and our elderly family members are often left to resume quieter and more independent lives during what can be the harshest time of the year...
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Great Health at Every Age: A Decade-by-Decade Guide to Living Your Healthiest...
Getting and staying healthy should always be a priority, but you may not know all you could be doing to ensure that you stay on top of your health and the risks associated with aging. Today is the...
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Foods You Should Eat to Fight Cancer
A healthy diet should be your first line of defense against cancer. Here’s how to turn every meal into a powerful weapon against disease. Whether you’re staring down a cancer diagnosis, have a family...
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