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No. 135 | A JWC Media publication
By Selena Fragassi
NEWS
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Fight against Parkinson’s comes to North Shore
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he Parkinson’s Disease Foundation estimates that more than 60,000 people are diagnosed with the condition each year. That staggering statistic, coupled with new research showing that targeted exercises can actually slow the progression of the disease, have inspired two local fitness groups to offer new programs specifically designed for this population. Er ic Johnson sta r ted Movement Revolution in 2014 as a personal training service for people with physical impairments from arthritis or strokes and chronic diseases like Parkinson’s. It was something Johnson was affected by firsthand as a physiologist at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. “I saw the need to offer that on a wider scale, not just in downtown Chicago,” he said. Today, Movement Revolution is a home-based service that services residents (mostly age 65 and older) in and around the North Shore. As well Johnson rents studio space at the Trainers Club in Northbrook for those “who can benefit psychologically from going to a location,” he
said. “People with disabilities often don’t think they can exercise or think that this is the end of life as they know it whereas it’s really important to continue being active,” he noted. “There is research that the incidence of re-injury or progression of a disease is high if someone is not following a fitness program.” Johnson targets the exercises to each individual client and said results depend on the stage or severity of the illness. “It could be six months or two years to see results, but I hope with each client to reach a level where they don’t need me anymore and can exercise on their own and live their lives,” he says. He points to one example of a client who had poor balance and was generally weak; a goal of hers was to get back to her favorite hobby of golfing and be able to travel again on her own to visit her grandchildren in college. Together she and Johnson began working on core strength and intensive exercises pushing her heart rate to a safe level. Continues on page 14
Every week tons of garbage is collected on the North Shore. Photography by Joel Lerner
Garbage in, garbage out
Which North Shore town produces the most waste — and where does it go?
ith spring-cleaning season upon us, we wanted to know the details about trash collection in the suburbs. Using data provided by several North Shore administrations, we calculated the annual per capita totals of household waste disposal. We also looked at recycling and yard waste data. Winnetka residents are at the top of the heap when it comes to annual household waste disposal, but the 808 pounds of garbage per person is somewhat skewed because the residential refuse total provided by the village contained some commercial refuse as well, said Winnetka Public Works Analyst Dan Lee. Lake Forest residents throw out 702 pounds of household waste per person. Highland Park residents, meanwhile, toss 459 pounds of household trash per person — the least amount compared to the other suburbs we evaluated. Here’s how seven North Shore communities handle garbage, recycling and yard waste; information comes from public works officials from each community and reflects 2014 totals.
Wilmette
Population: 27,363 Total household
waste:
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Men’s salon takes advantage of grooming craze
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hether one blames it on “Mad Men,” the recent beard craze or the persistent obsession with youthful appearances, male grooming is at an all-time premium — and retailers and salon owners are finding an opportunity to attract a growing client base.
According to Statista, the global male grooming market will be worth $21.4 billion by 2016, up from $17 billion in 2012 and on a steady upswing. A further report by CNBC finds this so-called “mampering” trend to be overtaking the U.S. at rapid rates. While specialty shops like The Art
Of Shaving and Q Brothers (an arm of Merz Apothecary) and male-catered salons like Wax Man Spa and HALO for Men have been popping up all over Chicago, men on the North Shore now have a new spot to call home. In March, Eighteen Eight Men’s Salon (stylized as 18|8) opened in the Glenbrook Market Place. It’s
name is a metaphor for transforming men to look their best and scientifically refers to the chemical interaction of chromium and nickel to create polished stainless steel. The salon is described on its website as “an upscale haven that caters [to] and understands the Continues on page 14
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