COLLEEN HAYES
byMost would be hard-pressed to find a positive spin in a breast cancer diagnosis, but Colleen Hayes, who was diagnosed this past spring, regularly thinks about how lucky she is.
HEALTH + WELLBEING
STILL I RISE
byBarriers can be exhausting, especially if our eyes are on a goal. That’s where resilience comes in, a subject that Gail Ford knows all too well.
PURPOSE OVER PAIN
byIf chronic pain or an injury is putting a cramp in daily life, try these relief methods offered by local wellness experts.
FOUNDATION FOR BLACK WOMEN’S WELLNESS: PUSHING FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE
byPeyton-Caire founded the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness in 2012. The foundation hosts several educational events and wellness gatherings, and it partners with organizations around issues that impact black women’s health.
SUMMER SKIN REHAB
byToo much fun in the sun can leave skin chapped, cracked and lackluster. Infuse more moisture into dry areas with hydrating cleansers, whipped creams and organic salves.
LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD
byAJ Carr and his mom Dorecia are creating a new vision for youth of color with their nonprofit, Building Bosses.
NATURAL BALANCE: PERENNIAL YOGA’S HOLISTIC EXPANSION
byFinding solace incorporates the whole—mind, body and spirit. Perennial Yoga owner Meg Sirchio kept this concept forefront while planning additions to the studio with the prairie view in Fitchburg.
CARING FOR ETHNIC HAIR
byWhether you want to show off your natural hair texture, add shine or play up definition, finding the right hair care products for ethnic hair can be challenging.
LADDERS TO SUCCESS
byMentorship can provide valuable opportunities to learn, grow and cultivate talent in the workforce via the guidance of a more experienced colleague.
INTO THE WOODS
byNever before have humans lived so separate from nature. It’s considered so much of an epidemic that psychologists have a term for it: Nature Deficit Disorder.