Health + Wellness

Healthy Aging Insights: Body Composition

As we age, our bodies undergo various changes that can affect our health and quality of life. One of the most significant yet often overlooked factors in aging is body composition -the proportion of fat, muscle, bone, and other tissues in the body. For older adults, understanding and managing body composition is vital for maintaining mobility, strength, and overall health. Body composition refers to the relative amounts of fat and lean mass (muscles, bones, organs, and tissues) that make up...

Wellness

Exhaustion Is Out: Self-Care Is In

Advice Editorial: Easy, Trendy Ways To Take Care In 2025 Article by Mel Boban It's a New Year and a fresh start. Self-care is a common topic when January rolls around, but it can often insinuate pushing harder at the gym, eating in a calorie deficit, or other actions that ultimately punish and deplete the body. After such a busy holiday season, turning to self-care can help start 2025 off on a restorative and calm foot, one that sets the mood for putting yourself first. Gone are the days of...

Food + Beverage

Coffee With Cause

The Roasted Purpose Founder, Joanna Johnsen, Says Her Coffee Benefits Health And Home Article by Stacey Collins Bibb | Photography by J. Whitmore Photography During conversations with Joanna Johnsen, the first thing one notices is her megawatt smile and boundless energy. In only a few minutes’ time, it becomes clear that Joanna has enthusiasm for family, community and coffee. “I’m a lot,” she admits with a laugh. “I had a dream one night in 2022, and by the time my husband woke up that...

Health + Wellness

Discover Best Self

InVita Health And Wellness Helps People Feel Beautiful Inside And Out Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Carol Green The Graceful Lens Extraordinary patient care should be the norm, not the exception, asserts Dr. Sara Franco, DNAP, CRNA, APRN and founder of the regional, multispecialty medical spa and wellness center InVita Health and Wellness. "That’s why we go above and beyond to make sure each of our clients feels safe and supported. We provide a one-of-a-kind aesthetic...

Life + Culture

A Year Of Mini-Resolutions

Bite-Size Goals To Unlock Best Selves In 2025 Article by Tia Tricamo The simple question, “What is your New Year’s Resolution?” can be intimidating. It’s difficult to select just one goal to focus your time and energy on over the course of a year. Everyone wants to improve their lives in one way or another, and the clock ticking to 12:00 AM on January 1st feels like the perfect push toward a complete life transformation– but is it realistic? Rather than hyper-focusing on one goal and viewing...

Fitness

Strength For Independence

Advice Editorial: Using Unconventional Methods Of Strength Training To Help Seniors Stay Active, Independent Article by Beth Templin, HouseFit Physical Therapy & Fitness | Photography by Katie Lentini STAIRS Difficulty with stairs is a common complaint of aging. Losing this skill can result in needing to move out of a home, and impacts one's ability to navigate. We recommend practicing stairs daily, slowly working up to five reps in a row to build leg strength and endurance.  FLOOR...

Home + Design

Luxury Real Estate

Jeff Lottmann Group Joyfully And Skillfully Unites People And Properties Article by Julie Brown Patton Inventory and interest rates will be pivotal real estate factors during 2025, asserts Jeff Lottmann, St. Louis Realtor and Compass global real estate advisor. "I was selling luxury properties before luxury was cool. Luxury is a different animal; it requires many skills," Jeff quips. "Homeowners in the ultra-luxury market also are looking for the best returns on their property investments, if...

Entertainment

Festive Family Fun

Family-Friendly Activities For The Holiday Season In St. Louis Article by Tia Tricamo Looking for ways to celebrate the holidays with loved ones? St. Louis has the perfect holiday activities for every family. Throughout November and December, the Polar Express train ride at St. Louis Union Station transports guests into the world of the beloved holiday classic, with singing, dancing, cookies and, of course, hot chocolate. The St. Charles Christmas Traditions festival combines fairytale...

Fitness

Electrify Your Holidays: Gift the Joy of Adventure with Juiced Wheels!

Local Couple Discovers Untapped E-Bike Market, Find Huge Success In Offering Direct-To-Consumer E-Bike Sales And Service Article by Robin Seaton Jefferson One proverb embodies that necessity is the mother of invention. For Brett and Mandy Bartrum, it came in the form of a new business and an as-of-yet untapped market in St. Charles County. The Bartrums own and operate Juiced Wheels, an e-bike specialty and service shop, in Frenchtown in St. Charles, virtually in the center of the city’s $85...

Arts + Culture

Cheers To 2025

Ideas For A Relaxing New Year's Eve Celebration Article by Mel Boban In the rush of the holidays, the last big celebration of the bunch is often left to last-minute plans. New Year's Eve, without longstanding traditions in place, can be tough to plan for or hard to secure a reservation. Restaurants often set prix-fixe menus, or sell tickets for a full evening celebration. Many choose to avoid going out for the safety of driving after midnight. For those who aren't up for a dressy, fancy night...