Health + Wellness

4 Types Of Endurance To Master As You Age

When people think of endurance, they usually picture stamina or how long you can walk, bike, or work out before getting tired. But what if I told you that’s only scratching the surface? For far too long, we've been led to believe endurance is solely about cardiovascular fitness. Just “get your steps in,” they say. But as an expert in aging and movement, I’ve found that true endurance, especially as we age, has four distinct pillars: cardiovascular, muscular, postural, and mental.Let’s break them...

Food + Beverage

Elemental Luxury

Carbon: Where World-Class Cuisine, Craftsmanship And Community Ignite A Private, Unforgettable Dining Experience Article by Stacey Collins-Bibb, Ed.D. Carbon. It's the building block of life as we know it. The backbone of organic molecules, under intense pressure, Carbon becomes diamonds coveted the world over. Described as “tetravalent,” Carbon forms multiple covalent bonds, having the capacity for unification and influence. From these properties, the concept of Carbon Members Club in...

Entertainment

Ka-Kaw To Love

St. Louis Battlehawks Coach Anthony Becht Embodies Spirit Of St. Louis, Football, Media, Family, Life Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Karl Lund Anthony Becht knows a thing or two, more like a million things, about football. As a former NFL player, prior ESPN college football analyst and current New York Jets color commentator, he puts his well-rounded experience to good use from playing for the Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, St. Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs...

Arts + Culture

STL Baseball Trifecta

Ed Wheatley's New Book 'From St. Louis To Cooperstown' Plots Players' Paths Through Decades From Best Baseball Town Of America Article by Julie Brown Patton Ever wonder why St. Louis is such a mega baseball hub? According to a local baseball aficionado, it stems from what could be called a terrific trifecta: superior players within a groundbreaking baseball farm system launched in 1919; Hall of Fame-level sports journalists; and legendary broadcasters, especially play-by-play announcers -- all...

Arts + Culture

Dave Glover Show

Host Dave Glover Celebrates 25 Years In Radio, Driving People Home For Two Decades Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by John Lore He says he was a quiet, weird little kid, but when given an opportunity to perform, he’d do Richard Nixon impressions at the family barbecue. Dave Glover, host of The Dave Glover Show on KMOX-AM in St. Louis is celebrating 25 years in radio this year — a career he says he never even considered. But, then again, he has a way of falling into success. ...

Education

As Good As Gold

Celebrating The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center's 25th Anniversary And The World Champion Who Made It Happen Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson | Photography by Carol Green Photography “There is gold in all of us.” It’s the first thing one sees when visiting the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation website. The motto is fitting, as its founder is known as one of the most gracious, impressive and positive people. Considered one of the “50 Great Athletes of All Time” by ESPN, and named by Sports...

Life + Culture

For I Know The Plans...

From A Life Sentence To A Life Transformed Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson “Imagine losing everything you love in a single day: your home, your children, your freedom. The pain drops you to your knees. But as the tears dry, you face a choice: Stay broken, or stand up and rebuild. My name is Judy Henderson. In 1982, at 32 years old, I was sent to prison for life. The crime? A murder I didn’t commit. It took 36 years for the truth to come out. I was 68 when I was finally freed and pardoned. By...

Arts + Culture

Let's Stick Together

St. Louis Mom Fosters A Local Community Article by Mel Boban | Photography by Kelly Laramore St. Louis Mom is more than a local website destination; it's a community. When founder Rebekah Coste was living abroad and experiencing motherhood for the first time, she says she looked for a local resource for women like her, but she couldn't find it. Fast forward to Rebekah's return to her hometown St. Louis, and she came across the opportunity to curate this very 'online' place she was dreaming of...

Life + Culture

Magical Memories For Mama

Considerate And Creative Presents To Surprise Mom For Mother's Day Article by Chelsea Haynes Still missing the mark on Mother’s Day gifts? Lean into trendy, timeless classics that will leave every matriarch feeling like the most magical woman in the world.  Fabulous Florals:  Unique bouquets with peonies, anemones and tulips symbolize honor, wealth and unconditional love. Celebrate mom with an arrangement that offers purpose behind the petals.  Stunning Stationary:  Monogrammed stationery is...

Food + Beverage

Health-Enthusiast Culinarian Plants Seeds For Whole Food Diets

STL Veg Girl Founded Nation's First Plant-Based, Nutrition Education Center Article by Julie Brown Patton Caryn D​​​​​ugan loves to eat. In fact, in high school, she says one of her friends called her the human garbage disposal. Her then-faves included Velveeta cheese and fried bologna. But her brush with cancer in 2008 prompted a pilgrimage into the healthiest of eating. So much so, she built a business based on "meals that heal," all through plant-based diets, and became known as the 'STL...