Health + Wellness

How Physical Therapy for TMJ can relieve your Jaw Pain

The Temporomandibular Joint is a part of the body that often gets overlooked and underappreciated given its frequent role in many aspects of our lives. The Temporomandibular Joint is the joint where the jaw bone attaches to the rest of the skull near the ears on both sides of the face. This joint is the pivot point that allows our mouths to open and close for all of our everyday activities including eating, drinking, and talking. When people have issues related to their TMJ, they can experience...

Home + Design

Epic Island

A Q&A With Interior Designer Jackie Barnes Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Kathryn Hayden Photography | @kathrynhaydenphotography The epic island in this gorgeous kitchen renovation is the heart of the family home, where friends and family float in and set anchor to share life together. The ongoing project is the design wisdom of Jackie Barnes, founder and owner of Jackie Barnes Design in Mariemont. Before she was a designer, Jackie was a psychologist. Motivated and inspired by...

Fitness

Fall Into Running Season

Start a New Tradition With These Family-Friendly Fall Races Article by Jonathan Stout | Photography by Provided Countryside YMCA Patriots 5K & Trail Run The Countryside YMCA Patriots 5K & Trail Run takes place at Countryside YMCA in Lebanon on November 2 at 9 a.m. and supports their Veterans Connect program. For every 10 registrations, the YMCA sponsors a veteran in Warren County to participate in a 12-week program focused on age-appropriate fitness, nutrition, mental health resources and...

Education

Enriching Students & Community

Philanthropic Partner Indian Hill Foundation Helps Students & Educators Succeed Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Provided In classrooms around the country, community matters. Every day, volunteers and local leaders step up to help students realize their full potential with activities and guidance to complement classroom activity—often, leaning on their own real-world experiences to help students better understand the landscape they’re about to be part of. The Indian Hill Foundation is...

Food + Beverage

Passion for Cooking

Chef Aaron Owen Crafts Approachable + Affordable Dishes at The Birch in Terrace Park Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by RF Graphic Designs Chef Aaron Owen of The Birch in Terrace Park could have been a lawyer if life had gone a different way. As a bright, precocious fifteen-year-old, he was even offered a full ride to Harvard. His trajectory shifted, however, when he took a job in a kitchen to make his grandmother proud. “I’d always have my nose on the table, watching her make food,”...

Health + Wellness

Elevate Your Running Game

In the pursuit of better performance, runners often focus solely on logging miles, overlooking the crucial role that strength training plays in achieving peak athletic condition. While pounding the pavement is undeniably essential, integrating weightlifting into your regimen can be a game-changer, offering a myriad of benefits that directly translate to improved running performance.Why Incorporate Strength Training & Weightlifting as a Runner? What are the Benefits?Strength training isn’t...

Life + Culture

Feeding the Community

Last Mile Food Rescue Works to End Food Insecurity in Greater Cincinnati Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Provided While food waste and food insecurity might not be top-of-mind for most individuals, Last Mile Food Rescue is working to change that. By addressing both crises with a singular mission for food equity, the local nonprofit is significantly impacting countless lives in Greater Cincinnati. Since its creation in October of 2020, Last Mile Food Rescue has redirected over 10...

Food + Beverage

Get to Know Your Onions

Peel Back the Layers of Cooking with Different Types of Onions Article by Tera Michelson | Photography by Provided The onion is a flavor superstar. Sometimes sweet, sometimes savory, onions are a versatile and essential ingredient, adding depth and richness to a variety of recipes. No matter how you chop, dice or slice it, the onion is a culinary staple in almost every culture. Onions 52 knows onions. As a leading grower, packer and distributor of onions nationwide, they focus on one thing...

Food + Beverage

The Flavor of Fall

Autumn Apple Recipes to Please the Palate Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones Apples are the trademark fruit of fall, and with the many varieties to choose from, there is an apple that is sure to please any palate. They can be included in both sweet and savory dishes and are delicious and incredibly healthful. We all have heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While they aren’t a cure-all, apples are packed full of polyphenols, antioxidants, vitamin C, B...

Health + Wellness

TMJ Disorders and Headaches

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a joint that connects your mandible to your skull, and allows your jaw to move open and closed during speaking or eating. “TMJ” is a widely used term and encompasses a broad group of health conditions that refer to the jaw. Instead, “TMD,” or temporomandibular disorder, is a term used to describe the dysfunction that comes with it. Common symptoms of TMJ disorders may include: Clicking, grinding, popping, or locking of the jaw during mouth opening...