Bloom Magazine
Category: Health & Fitness
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B-town Gets a Salt Cave: Known as a Relaxing, Healthy Escape
Laura Chaiken likens the experience of visiting the Bloomington Salt Cave to getting “a nice big pink hug.” Visitors are…
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‘How Do You Have Fun with Cancer’ and Create a New Paradigm for Chemo?
On three occasions, Lauren Lane Powell was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and three times she defeated the disease. Now, along…
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Jill’s House Has New Purpose as Home for Memory Care Patients
When Jan Gerkensmeyer needed more care due to memory loss, she and her husband, Dave, faced a tough decision. They…
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PALS: Offering Horsemanship Therapy Even for Non-Riders
Over the past 17 years, Bloomington-based People & Animal Learning Services (PALS) has provided therapeutic riding programs for hundreds of…
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New Program Uses Music to Help Alzheimer’s Patients & Caregivers
Barbara Edmonds is enlisting high school music students, adult volunteers, and local professionals in her efforts to use music to…
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Bloomington Hospital Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Helping People
If you live in south-central Indiana, you’ve almost certainly benefited from the work of the Bloomington Hospital Foundation at some…
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Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping: You’ll Kick, Punch, Squat & Sweat
Pam Green, co-owner of Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping, shouts to be heard over the music blasting in the gym. “Pound that…
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Kids Assemble Their New Bikes at Boys & Girls Clubs of B-town
Sixty-five local children put together their new bicycles, supplied by the Wheels & Wellness public health project, on Saturday, April…
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Housing for the Homeless: Work Starts on Crawford II Building
Crawford Homes, located on South Henderson Street, provides permanent, supportive housing for those suffering from long-term homelessness due to mental…
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