Bloom Archives
Health & Fitness
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Volunteers in Medicine Now Able to Serve More People
Bloomington residents may notice changes to Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) at the end of the year, but Executive Director Nancy Richman says the clinic’s…
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IU Health Embraces New Model: Population Health Management
There’s a new way of looking at medical care, and it’s being embraced at Indiana University Health. It’s called population health management, and it’s…
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Every CrossFit Gym Offers Something a Little Different
CrossFit has been around since 2000, so it’s almost 20 years old, and still, people are confused as to what it means to “do…
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‘The Universe Gave Me an Opportunity’ To Be a Donor Match and Save a Life
Five years ago, in 2014, Samuel Hanslits was a Georgetown University student, worn out and hungry during finals week. As he stepped off the…
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Life Coaching Offers Clients Guidance and Skill Building
Scan the advertisements of any self-help or wellness magazine and you’ll find the term “life coaching” applied across a variety of services—everything from relationship…
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Small Fitness Facilities Focus on the Individual
The second in a series about fitness facilities in Bloomington.
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Courtney Payne-Taylor: Skateboarder on a Mission
When Courtney Payne-Taylor stepped onto a skateboard at Upper Cascades Skate Park in 2004, she was hooked. Skateboarding gave her the strength and confidence…
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Senior Games of Indiana: September 13-October 10
Staying active is a factor in healthy aging. In 1985, the Senior Games of Indiana was created to provide opportunities for people 50 and…
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City Starts Senior Center at Mall: Open on Tuesdays and Thursdays
While most Bloomington residents head to College Mall to peruse racks of clothing or maybe have lunch, Deborah Hill recently found herself in the…