💃 Argentine tango therapy helps breast cancer survivors regain balance after chemotherapy. Ohio State researchers are expanding a clinical study that uses adapted dance movements to "rewire" the brain and improve nerve function in patients experiencing neuropathy. The therapy combines fun social dancing with scientific techniques to help survivors overcome numbness and loss of feeling in hands and feet - a side effect affecting up to 80% of those treated with taxane-based chemotherapies. Pilot data shows that just 20 minutes of tango a few times weekly can begin repairing damaged neural pathways. Researchers are recruiting 140 breast cancer survivors to study whether these benefits can be sustained long-term.
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🍗 Local chicken chain OX-B's expands to Buckeye Lake for fifth location. The restaurant will take over a former coffee shop building on Hebron Road, utilizing the existing pickup window for online orders. OX-B's, which started as a food trailer in Newark in 2020, has grown steadily with locations in Reynoldsburg/Pataskala, Westerville, and Columbus's Short North. Owner Joe Holbrook, who previously led development for Bibibop Asian Grill, has expanded the menu beyond wings to include sandwiches, wraps, and signature items like chicken and waffle fries.
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🍺 Delaware's Staas Brewing crowned champion in Central Ohio brewery showdown. The small brewery defeated brewing giants Columbus Brewing Co. and BrewDog to win The Dispatch's 2025 Central Ohio Brewery Bracket. Owners Liz and Donald Staas have intentionally resisted expansion since opening in 2013, prioritizing quality of life and community connection. Their Belgian-style ales are a specialty, continuing brewing traditions passed down from Liz's father. The cozy pub-style atmosphere fosters conversation among regulars who keep coming back for both the beer and the welcoming community vibe.
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