Home Services

Does Adjusting Your Thermostat Really Make a Difference?

Every homeowner seems to ask themselves this question, does adjusting my thermostat really make a difference in my energy bill? Preston’s Heating and Cooling understands that each Cincinnati home has its own unique features. We break it all down in this post below.1. Heat Pump Systems (Common in the Midwest)Heat pumps are very efficient—but only until temperatures drop into the 20s. Below around 20–25°F, a standard heat pump may rely heavily on expensive electric backup heat.Recommended Settings...

Fitness

It’s Working Out

Local Trainer Makes It Easy to Achieve Results, No Matter the Schedule Article by Bill Furbee | Photography by Matthew J. Capps For many, a new year means new goals and objectives, habits. Steve Ball, owner and trainer at BEAT Personal Training Blue Ash is aiming to help many in Greater Cincinnati do just that. Why is right now a great time to think about the importance of physical fitness and training? The first months of a new year are a powerful time to prioritize fitness because they...

Wellness

Journey For a Lifetime

Bridge Street Health Reimagines Primary Care, Personalizing Wellness at Every Step Article by Pamela McWhorter | Photography by Matthew J. Capps Just up the road from a short bridge that spans the Little Miami River, there’s a tall gabled house that’s home to a new way to practice primary care. Walking up the steps of Bridge Street Health, it’s easy to think you’re stopping by a neighbor’s house or maybe a family get-together. Chairs on the front porch create a comfortable space for...

Health + Wellness

Finding Balance

How Reflection, Self-Compassion & Therapy Support Mental Well-Being & Renewal Article by Nina Weierman | Photography by Provided A fresh new year offers many the opportunity to reset after the holiday season’s rush. While some take this time to slow down and reflect, the pressure to set resolutions or chase a “new me” is everywhere, filling our feeds and conversations with messages about improvement and change. “So many people feel pressured to start the year doing things differently from the...