‘Save Our Mental Health’ Aims to Bring Services to Beverly/Morgan Park
By Brian Marchetti Villager Contributor Many suffer in silence from the weight of mental illness. Whether it is anxiety, depression, or any number of other ailments, the stigma and lack of resources prevent patients from getting the help they need and deserve. Save Our Mental Health, a nonprofit organization, has opened mental health facilities throughout […]
Welcome to the Neighborhood, Cloud Medical Institute!
BAPA staff reports This new addition to 99th Street officially opened on February 1, with Dr. Nakita Cloud and her team celebrating the occasion with a grand opening and ribbon cutting at 1810 W. 99th St. Cloud Med is a full-service anti-aging and regenerative wellness institute offering medically guided treatments designed to optimize health, vitality, […]
Find A Slower Reset Close to Home; Neighborhood saunas offer differing relaxation options along 111th Street.
By Nuha Abdessalam Villager Contributor January has a way of making people think about resets. Along 111th Street, two neighborhood wellness spaces are offering something else: a slower reset that doesn’t require leaving the neighborhood or exhausting yourself to feel better. At Healthstyle Holistic Wellness Studio, that reset sometimes begins with a deep breath and 51-degree water. Jackie Meehan talks […]
Beat That Cold: Tips for at Home
Submitted by OSF HealthCare Runny noses, sore throats and coughs are back in season. For parents, it’s a yearly dance with kids at school and family gatherings that help spread germs, colds and viruses. Since it’s impossible for every person to avoid this, how can we minimize the severity of your symptoms? That’s where Kimberly […]
OSF HealthCare Opens 55+ Primary Care Facility in Evergreen Park
Submitted by OSF HealthCare The newly opened clinic at 9858 S. Western Ave. is geared toward busy individuals who are managing ongoing health conditions. In-person or virtual visits, including after-hours care, are among the clinic’s services, as are: 24/7 access to your care team and digital health monitoring tools Help with scheduling, insurance referrals and […]
Sweat Away Dementia: Likely Brain Boost in Saunas
Submitted by OSF HealthCare Two studies out of Finland show promising results for sauna users. The research implies there could be an added benefit to sweating profusely in the controlled setting of a sauna: a decrease in one’s risk for dementia or Alzheimer’s. First, a 2016 study by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland […]
Smoothies and Your Health: Are They as Good as They Seem?
Submitted by OSF HealthCare Smoothies are a popular meal replacement or snack, and when made with fruit, veggies, yogurt and healthy fats that are good for you, they can be healthy. But there are a few things to keep in mind before loading up the blender, says Nicole O’Neill, a dietitian with OSF HealthCare. “The […]
Local Experts Offer Tips on Staying Healthy Amid the Winter Blues
By Brian Marchetti The long dark nights and the cold temperatures of Chicago winters can have detrimental effects on both our physical and mental health. As we wait, mostly indoors, for the promise of spring, there are several local businesses that offer treatments and health products to stave off those nasty colds and ease those […]
Get Traction on Running in Winter
Yep, it sure is easier to stay tucked in bed or snuggled down with a good book than stepping out into winter wind for your Ridge Run training run. But unless you have a good excuse like illness or injury, you don’t need to stop running in winter. Here are some tips for keeping up […]
Changing The Narrative on Wellness
By B.C. Robinson Mary Keel wants to change lives one stretch at a time. Her Soul Stretch & Wellness Center, 2108 W. 95th St., had its grand opening in May. It is the first business of its kind owed by a Black woman. “I chose the Beverly area because I wanted a more diverse community,” […]