Bloom Magazine
Category: Health & Fitness
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Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer & Artists’ Model
Personal trainer Brian Bourkland is a serious bodybuilder. His clients generally aren’t, but that’s fine with him. “I’m mostly interested…
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Leukemia Survivor Would Like Bloomington To Be the ‘Bone Marrow Capital of Indiana’
In May 2016, Bloomington resident Martha Sullivan went to the emergency room after experiencing flu-like symptoms and shortness of breath…
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Two-Time Heart Recipient Winner of Athletic Medals Urges Others to Battle On
At 26, Spencer resident Dylan Deem has spent more time in hospitals than most people do in a lifetime. When…
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Congratulations, Hunter! Puppy Partly Trained Here Graduates as Service Dog
It was a proud day in June when Susan Augenbergs saw Hunter, a puppy she helped train as a service…
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Indiana Recovery Alliance: Syringe Exchange Program Saves Lives
While Indiana, like most states, struggles with an ongoing opioid crisis that officials predict will get worse before it gets…
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The Annual Turkey Trots And Other Autumn Races
For many runners, fall is race season, and those looking to hit the road or trail will find several local…
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IU Students Educate Legislators at AIDSWatch Event in Capital
When Gilbert Bongmba walked up the steps of the United States Capitol in March to advocate for support in the…
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Support Group Hopes to Make Indiana a ‘Lyme Literate State’
Susan Coleman’s mysterious health symptoms—headaches, fatigue, joint pain, fever, stiff neck, insomnia—began more than two decades ago. They would come…
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Using Group Music Therapy to Improve Mental Health
In Gloria Stearns-Bruner’s softly lit, cozy music therapy room, young clients come in, pick out a lap dulcimer or rain…
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