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Time for a nutrition makeover

Life is hectic. Most families are juggling work and after-school activities, so grab-and-go foods and takeout become daily routine. We get it, but there is a better way. Do you wish your family would cut out the junk and eat more veggies? You got this. Here are some steps for a successful mealtime makeover. Clean OutGive your refrigerator and...

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Take a step outside into the winter wonderland that awaits throughout the Lake Metroparks system

“Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius”—Pietro Aretino Mimi couldn’t agree more. There is nothing more meditative than communing with the calm quiet of nature in winter. Lucky for us in Lake County, there are myriad outdoor activities to make the most of it. Lake Metroparks has curated a comprehensive list...

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Here’s how to really get fit in 2024

The stats are in: Forbes magazine reports this year 48% of Americans say their #1 New Year’s Resolution is getting fit. Unfortunately, the average resolution lasts only about three months. In fact, most people have already quit by late January. At Higher Heights, we play the long game when it comes to your health. We don’t look for short...

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Start vein treatments in January

When we experience leg achiness, fatigue or swelling, we often blame the clock. “I’m just getting older,” we say. “This is just how it is.” But this is not just how it is. These symptoms have a cause, and they’re often related to reduced venous health, including varicose veins (even if you can’t see them). When our veins are...

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Lose weight, look younger

Before introducing anything to my patients, I do the research to make sure a treatment is as breakthrough as it claims to be. Such is the case with minimally invasive Daxxify and RHA dermal filler injectables for the face, and semaglutide and tirzepatide injections for weight loss. Last year I partnered with wellness expert and nutrition coach...

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