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Foundation 2 helps tell story of mental health with tattoos
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (604+ words) Mar. 1, 2026 5:14 pm CEDAR RAPIDS " Eight people already were waiting despite Sunday's chill to get inside a barbershop and tattoo parlor to select from tattoos that feature a semicolon to share the story of suicide and mental health awareness. One of…...
Transform your health with strength training
3+ week, 2+ day ago (394+ words) Home / Living / Health & Wellness Strength training supports bone health, prevents injury and fall risks Feb. 6, 2026 7:00 am Strength training is how we improve both muscle strength and endurance by resistance training including dumbbells, resistance or one's own body weight. When you…...
Eastern Iowa plastic surgeon charged with incompetence
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (317+ words) Six Iowans have sued the doctor alleging negligence An Eastern Iowa plastic surgeon, who has been accused of negligence by six Iowans, has been charged by state regulators with professional incompetence. The Iowa Board of Medicine has charged Dr. Kahlil…...
How to reach your health and wellness goals in 2026
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (528+ words) Home / Living / Health & Wellness Planning ahead, tracking fitness goals keep you motivated, on task Jan. 15, 2026 5:30 am As the New Year's Eve confetti settles, it's time to take your 2026 resolutions seriously. You're probably hoping that this year's resolutions stick, and there's…...
Clothing swap aims to build community, cut waste in Johnson County
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (635+ words) Residents can shop donated clothes at no cost, support local food pantries and help reduce textile waste at this weekend's event Dec. 4, 2025 3:45 pm To help build community and curb waste, Johnson County Conservation will host its second annual clothing swap…...
Build a Better You: Know the difference between a pull-up and a chin-up
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (458+ words) Home / Living / Health & Wellness Both exercises work back muscles, but each works different muscles and uses a different grip Nov. 9, 2025 5:30 am The most common goal I hear as a trainer is someone saying they want to be able to do…...
ISU students fashion adaptable garments for kids with disabilities
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (1018+ words) Designs debuted on the New York runway during Fashion Week Oct. 31, 2025 1:11 pm When Manu Smriti watched clothes she designed and made being modeled on a New York City runway this fall, what made her the happiest was seeing the joy…...
HER Stories: MODE owner Danielle Rings elevates women's fashion, fellow female entrepreneurs
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (945+ words) Home / Special Sections / HER MODE celebrates 10 years of business Oct. 19, 2025 5:00 am This story first appeared in HER Stories 2025, an annual special section that features Eastern Iowa women who have experienced powerful paths of achievement for themselves, their families and their…...
Runners: strength training twice a week will improve endurance, speed, power and efficiency. Here's how.
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (423+ words) Home / Living / Health & Wellness Oct. 9, 2025 5:00 am Strength training is important for everyone, but it also looks different for everyone. A program will hit every muscle in the body, but for runners, some are more important than others. A strong core,…...
Here's what you should eat on rest days to fully recover from a workout.
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (582+ words) Home / Living / Health & Wellness Protein, carbs, healthy fats key to recovery Sep. 10, 2025 5:00 am Discussions on diet typically involve talking with clients about what to eat on training days. Pre-workout diet suggestions ensure their body has enough fuel to support the…...