Updated Jan. 8, 2019 Regularly engaging in stress-reducing mental exercises is like an emotional detox, disrupting habitual negative thought patterns, promoting joy, and enabling the body to thrive. Regardless of your disposition, you can develop more positivity, nudging your emotional state in order to improve your health, by fostering “learned optimism” — a positive psychology […]
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to start fresh, especially when it comes to your fitness routine. Whether you’re looking for ways to work out at home (it’s seriously cold outside!), start training for a 5K, or want to be prepared to make the most of your outdoor workout come spring, […]
In an era of health buzzwords, fad diets that slip in and out of the limelight, and so-called superfoods, it becomes increasingly difficult to navigate the minefield of supposed “healthy eating.” One diet that continues to enjoy popularity is the detox diet, with variations tried and touted by celebrities from Oprah to Gwyneth Paltrow. But […]
Planning a healthy New Year’s resolution? Don’t get caught in the typical mad rush, changing your routine and crash dieting to lose weight, only to find that it’s not working for you. If you want this year to be different, use this quick guide to help identify what’s holding you back and set yourself up […]
Chances are you’ve resolved to be healthier this year. In 2017, “Get Healthy” was the most searched resolution, according to Google. But making healthy choices and changes is easier said than done. Need some extra help? We’ve spoken with local and national experts to get their top health tips for everything from working out at home to eating […]
New Year’s Eve is around the corner, which means it’s high time to gear up for one of the biggest nights of the year. The only problem with an hours-long celebration punctuated by Champagne, confetti, caviar — and more Champagne? The morning aftermath that accompanies it. Thankfully, we’ve rounded up some of Chicago’s best restaurant […]
Have you made your New Year’s resolution yet? Not surprisingly, U.S. News reports that 80 percent of resolutions fail by the second week of February. This year, why not set yourself up for success by resolving to make small changes in your life that will make a big difference — both for you and others. Whether […]
Being an athlete, my overall wellness is extremely important. It took me years to actually figure that out, and how to love my body and make it strong. When I found the right motivation, exercise, treatment, and nutrition I needed, it propelled me on my journey to the Olympics, while giving me the success in […]
The winter presents plenty of excuses to squelch your workout plans: icy roads, a sick child, or the mere spine-chilling thought of leaving the gym with wet hair. Yet that angel on your shoulder, err, trapezius, is reminding you to power through and log a good sweat session. The solution? A killer at-home workout. We […]
Ski season is coming up, and this year’s forecast is extra exciting with the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang putting a spotlight on snow sports. Sure, you might not be vying for Olympic gold. But, just like the pros, you need to get in shape for ski season so you can schuss down the mountain with […]
