Melissa Hollander
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Ultrasounds provide additional screening for those with dense breast tissueOct 21, 2017 11:00 pm - Although they live many miles apart, Patti Beyer of Glenview and her youngest sister, Susan Larkin, share a love of fishing, blueberry picking and making jam. They also ...
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Prostate cancer: Advances in screening and treatmentSep 03, 2017 7:30 am - September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the most common nonskin type of cancer. Approximately one in seven men in the United States wi...
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How eye movement could be key in treating PTSDNov 06, 2016 7:30 am - When President Woodrow Wilson in 1919 proclaimed Nov. 11 as the first observance of Armistice Day (now Veterans Day), some soldiers home from World War I were said to su...
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Canoes & kayaks: Tips for beginning paddlersAug 07, 2016 7:15 am - The beautiful weather is calling and you like the idea of going out on the water in a small boat. You've heard paddling a kayak or canoe can be fun and not too difficult...
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Canoe and kayak activities in the suburbsAug 07, 2016 7:00 am - A variety of canoe and kayak classes are offered in the suburbs. Here is a sampling of some upcoming programs: Forest Preserve District of Cook County Full Moon C...
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What's SUP? Yogis head to suburban lakes, find serenity on paddle boardsJul 02, 2016 11:00 pm - Is there surfing in the suburbs? You might think so if you stumbled across a SUP yoga class this summer at a local lake. You'd see participants balanced on boards, doing...
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Thanks to quick action, innovative procedure, Crystal Lake stroke victim makes full recoveryMay 29, 2016 7:00 am - Steve Sebby, 33, wasn't in a hurry as he got ready for work one day last January. Maybe he was a little more tired than usual because of a weird crick in his neck that h...
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Fittest Loser At Work Tip: Improve desk ergonomicsApr 11, 2016 6:12 am - Sitting in one position for long hours can wreak havoc on your posture. And not just at your computer, but even away from it on your tablet or phone. A study from the H...
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How to keep your heart healthyFeb 22, 2016 5:33 am - February is American Heart Month, a chance to raise awareness about heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for both men and women. An estimated 82 million A...
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Let us help you get moving with our Couch to 5K featureFeb 20, 2016 5:33 am - Fitness experts agree that a key to better health is to move more. But if you have settled into a sedentary life, just the idea of getting off the couch can seem overwhe...