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It’s not enough to become more fit, you’ve also got to be well, and Higher Heights Fitness can help
Marilee and Harold Gaar of Richfield are remarkable role models for anyone who wants to age actively without giving up doing what they love. These avid cyclists and hikers have traveled the world in search of the most scenic trails, from Europe to Hawaii and all over the United States. They credit their training at Higher Heights Fitness as a...
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Grace Home Health and Wellness offers the Rock Steady Boxing program geared toward helping people navigating Parkinson’s
Working as an occupational therapy assistant for the past 15-plus years, Jessica Nadzam has seen her share of patients struggling with the debilitating effects of Parkinson’s disease. When she heard about the Rock Steady Boxing program—geared specifically toward the condition—she researched further, then underwent training to become...
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Defeating dandelions and crabgrass
Crabgrass is sneaky. It germinates in early spring then sits in wait until summer to attack our lawns. That’s why a preemergent in the spring is so important to controlling this weed. “That first application in the spring is crucial because it helps prevent crabgrass seed from germinating in the warming soil,” explains Correy Petz,...
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Make the stretch count
You often see a runner spending a few minutes stretching out their big muscles before a run—the quads, hamstrings and glutes. But you hardly ever see them doing stretches to their feet, which act as shock absorbers to the whole body. I caught up with Dr. Danielle Shaper, founder of Finesse Footcare in Lyndhurst, to find out why that’s...
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Whether it’s a perfectly poured concrete drive or decorative stamped concrete, Kurtz Concrete offers beauty that lasts
It’s unusual for a contractor to receive 100% five-star Google reviews. Tom Kurtz of Kurtz Concrete believes his effusive customer feedback is the result of solid client communication, a crew he employs that takes its craft passionately, and treating every job as if it were his own home. “Since it’s my reputation and name on the truck, I...
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