It’s mid-afternoon. Your eyelids feel heavy, productivity has plunged and your stomach is growling. You try to remember what you ate for lunch or if you even ate lunch. It may be that you’ve had a long day, or perhaps you’re in need of a snack. You head to the kitchen, open the fridge then … Read more
When it comes to monitoring cholesterol, there’s a new standard in town. For the first time since 2018, clinical guidelines for screening and monitoring cholesterol have changed thanks to American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. And the guidelines are significantly lower than before. New targets for LDL cholesterol Focusing on low-density lipoprotein, … Read more
From Kim Kardashian to Kate Hudson and Jason Bateman, a growing number of celebrities have drawn attention to full-body scans, spotlighting a once-niche preventive screening that’s now entering the mainstream wellness conversation. While full-body scans aren’t widely available in Northwest Indiana, Region residents don’t have to travel far to access these tools designed to detect … Read more
Bringing others food is the universal language of love, compassion and the quiet way people care for one another when life gets hard. In an ages-old tradition, people bring food when life gets difficult or busy: After a death in the family, after surgery or during an illness, with the arrival of a baby, when … Read more
Creatine, a compound of three amino acids and generally stored in the muscles, has long been used by athletes for that added boost. But the supplement, considered safe if used as directed, is having a day in women’s health. Besides improving strength and function, it has been shown to maintain bone and muscle mass during … Read more
Carlos Gallegos, a physcial therapist at Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, dedmonstrates single-side exercises, which improve strenght on one side. For years, the idea of whole-body health and fitness has been fairly standard. But more fitness experts are extolling the benefits of single-side or unilateral exercise. But though single-side exercise is aimed at isolating a single … Read more
Andrew Magurany. wellness instructor and personal trainer, demonstrates exercises to help seniors improve balance. For most people, fitness goals and regimens tend to evolve. For example, aggressive muscle-building and mile-stacking as a youngster may shift toward maintenance and management as the years pile up. And for older adults, that shift should also include a new … Read more
Health coach Carol Slager describes her rituals to explain the benefits of developing such routines. Every morning when I first wake up, I head to the kitchen. I measure two cups of filtered, room temperature water and the juice of half a fresh lemon into my glass. I then trot down the hallway to my … Read more
Sunglasses are not just a chic fashion statement, They are your ultimate shield, safeguarding your eyes and ensuring crystal-clear vision in any adventure. How UV protection shields your eyes “Sunglasses protect the eyes by blocking harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun,” said Dr. Jeni Kohn, an optometrist with Moses Eyecare Centers. “There are two main … Read more
The return of summer offers a chance to enjoy the outdoors, with its attendant joy and risks — including for pets. Heat exhaustion, paw health, sunburn and pests are among the issues pets face in warm weather. Fleas, ticks and other parasites “Fleas are a common parasite that quickly infest animals and can pass tapeworms … Read more