Bloom Archives
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 in working with people…
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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 for several weeks. There…
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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 he was 3 years…
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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 dog, paired with his…
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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 better, there are groups…
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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 opportunities.
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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 fight against HIV/AIDS, it…
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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 and go, but she…
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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 stick or any of…