Health & Fitness

In April and May there are several plant sales, which provide an excellent opportunity to purchase native plants as well as talk to knowledgeable people.Lincoln Memorial Garden plant sales“We are promoting plants for pollinators, butterflies and native birds,” says Larry Miller, Lincoln Memorial Garden head gardener. He is growing over 95 species of plants in […]

It isn’t your typical dance class, but for those who attend it is a time of joy, movement and camaraderie.  Called Joy of Movement, the dance classes are specifically geared for those living with Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. Eve Fischberg, who lives in Loami, started the program in 2016 with one class a week. […]

It’s never too late to adopt better eating habits and experiment with natural, fresh and whole foods.  Avoiding processed foods and added sugar are keys to eating a more nutritious diet. People of all ages can benefit by eating more vegetables and unprocessed foods.  Many who change their diet, instead of “going on a diet,” […]

I set out to write about getting outdoors and staying active in the winter because, frankly, I was in desperate need of motivation. My second child was born late last summer, and when an early autumn snow fell we proceeded to burrow down in our little house like a family of cozy squirrels. The holidays […]

Athletic activity in youth offers many benefits, including the development of fitness, motor skills and social skills, as well as learning structure and teamwork, and fostering a lifelong appreciation for physical activity. With all sports, there is some inherent risk involved, but by understanding factors which are known to increase injury and by following certain […]

Many of us make a list of New Year’s resolutions that may or may not be attainable, and all too often people vow to go to the gym or lose weight, both of which are rather vague. According to the Fitness Industry Association, most of the gym members who sign up in January have quit […]

Shawn Balint is a local radio personality who works as the news director for Neuhoff Media. Some people figure out how to be Superman, but they don’t know how to be Clark Kent.  That could be said about the singer that excels on the stage but has no clue how to have a personal life […]

Dale E. Bredesen’s 2017 book, The End of Alzheimer’s, provides a new perspective on this debilitating and dreaded disease. Subtitled The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline, the book includes stories of individuals with Alzheimer’s who have improved their cognitive function. The audience for this book includes those already suffering cognitive decline, individuals […]

The mouth serves as a gateway to the body. There is a connection between oral health and general health. Our mouth can tell us whether we’re at risk for developing chronic inflammatory health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. More than 300 different kinds of bacteria live in the mouth. While some bacteria are […]

Knee pain is common and may be caused by many things, including sports injury, trauma, repetitive strain or arthritis. Patellofemoral pain occurs when the kneecap does not track properly and causes anterior knee pain. If you have knee pain or other lower extremity problems, you must pay close attention to your hips and the strength […]

Our mental wellness is just as important as our physical wellness. Many of us are in shape physically but out of shape mentally. The benefits of being in shape mentally include regaining control of our mind and body. We can begin to a have a deeper concentration and joy for each of life’s moments when […]

Test results from President Trump’s annual physical reveal he has atherosclerosis, a common type of heart disease, the leading killer of Americans, often from heart attacks or strokes. At a White House briefing, the president’s doctor, Ronny Jackson, M.D., initially denied that Trump has heart disease, then called the atherosclerosis “nonclinical,” meaning that the president […]