A new study shows that power naps can improve memory. Research published in the journal Neurobiology of Learning and Memory compared a group watching a DVD to a group napping. Researchers found
For many college students, images of alcohol and a warm beach go hand-in-hand with spring break. And in many cases, it’s not just one alcoholic beverage, but several as peer pressure and
Fashion or comfort? When it comes to shoes, there seems to be two types of women: those who love to wear fashionable high heels and those who prefer their comfortable flats. But
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can put away your sunscreen especially if you are heading out to the slopes for skiing or snowboarding. Even though there are plenty of
Make a STRIKE to support Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital at the Family Fun Bowl coming up at Pinstripes in South Barrington on January 31st. The event is fun for all ages and
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for good health and vitality. Although some ailments may be simply annoying, others may lead to serious health conditions. Fred Glave, RPSGT, from Advocate Good
Midwesterners are quite used to Mother Nature’s fickle ways during the winter, but with today’s extreme temperatures, a medical expert from Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital shares tips to stay safe. While staying
It’s day one of 2015 and we reached our goal, for the fourth year, of writing about 365 things to do, places to go and people to meet in Barrington. That’s nearly
Flu season starts now (are you vaccinated yet?) and can last as long as the spring. With symptoms that could knock you out for nearly two weeks and could possibly cause hospitalization,
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is pleased to welcome family medicine physician Asunta Moduthagam, MD to Advocate Medical Group. She will be seeing patients at the Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Health and Fitness
Volunteers with the Young Hearts for Life® Cardiac Screening initiative will be back in Barrington testing local teens for heart defects on Thursday, October 30th and Friday, the 31st. All 3,000 BHS
Cancer survivors are welcome to experience the healing power of yoga at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Health & Fitness Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays. They invite you to
Sitting at a desk all day with minimal movement, can be cause for tight, sore muscles which can lead to injuries down the road. Just taking a few minutes each day to
A Cary mother to ten-year-old triplets is on the road to recovery after a breast cancer diagnosis led her to a team of medical experts at Advocate good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington.
On July first, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital will temporarily close its main hospital entrance and lobby for the next 18 months as construction continues inside the hospital. Crews will be starting new