On June 28, Barrington resident Don Macdonald will be kayaking around Manhattan Island to support Doug McConnell, his friend and endurance training partner who will be competing in the Manhattan Island Swim
Calling all middle school, high school and college athletes: It’s time to get fit! ChiroFit chiropractor Dr. Dave Crosson and CrossFit Barrington co-owners/coaches Brian Niven and Chris Bluse have joined forces to
As I have grown older, my allergies, asthma and sinus issues have greatly increased. I tend to dread the fall and spring allergy seasons. However, last year I started taking allergy drops,
Seven months after the official groundbreaking of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital’s $250 million expansion and campus modernization project, construction crews are kicking things into high gear now that milder weather has returned.
According to a new position statement from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), current evidence does not support the conclusion that labor induction or other means of stimulating contractions causes
Sleep is important in early childhood especially when young bodies and minds are developing quickly. A new study finds that the more time young children spend watching TV, the less likely they
If you’d rather put off until tomorrow what could be done today, blame your parents. Researchers have discovered there may be a genetic reason for these tendencies, genetically linking procrastination and impulsivity
Our kids’ amazing pediatrician, Dr. Mary Collins is one of four local health experts who will be talking about how families can adopt healthier lifestyles to benefit our children later this month.
Does an apple a day keeps the doctor away? As it turns out, eating just one apple isn’t nearly enough. A new study suggests people who eat up to seven servings of
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which should be a friendly reminder for those 50 and older to schedule an appointment for a colonoscopy screening. If everyone 50 years or older
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC), an international not-for-profit organization that focuses on transforming cardiovascular care by assisting facilities in
Kids these days are often living a more sedentary lifestyle which has contributed to increasing obesity. They seem to watch endless hours of television in their own rooms and playing video games
If you’re plagued by nagging pains or injuries that just won’t heal, Dr. James Baird of Family Foot & Ankle Specialists has two revolutionary new treatments that can help you get back
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is hosting a Community Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p. on Wednesday, March 5, in the hospital’s Prairie Room. According to Good Shepherd hospital, approximately 4.5
The 490 registered nurses who work at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital are wearing a meaningful and hard-earned new symbol of excellence this week. After achieving Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence in December,