Community Hospital became the first hospital in Indiana to roll out a new FDA-approved treatment for recurring coronary stent blockages. The Powers Health hospital in Munster is now offering patients experiencing recurring blockages inside a previously placed heart stent a new treatment. Community Hospital implemented the SELUTION SLR Drug-Eluting Balloon just two days after it … Read more
Eric White, regional coach at Anytime Fitness, talks about Zone 2 cardio to achieve 60-70% of maximum heart rate. Zone 2 cardio. It’s a recent buzzphrase in the fitness world. It stems from the formula connected to your heart rate during an activity. There are five heart rate zones that indicate how hard your heart … Read more
For almost a century, Meals on Wheels Northwest Indiana has delivered essential, nutritious meals — more than 2.5 million in 2025 alone — that promote healthy eating and support independent living. A review that examined 48 studies of Meals on Wheels programs nationwide published in December 2024 in the journal Innovation in Aging, found consistent … Read more
Walking is probably one of the most accessible and least intensive methods of exercising, which is a blessing and a curse. On the positive side, while distances and speeds may vary, most people can walk, making it a universally popular activity. Yet, this ease of entry can also be seen as a drawback for more … Read more