Molly Oliver’s dedication to the Chicago Cubs is no light matter. While living in Philadelphia, she made a point to trek to Citizens Bank Park every time her beloved Cubbies came to town. The 30-year-old Windy City native is a lifelong fan of everything Chicago, and on Sunday, May 8, Molly served as the baseball […]
Every 20 seconds around the world, a child dies from a vaccine-preventable disease. One in 5 children globally does not have access to the vaccines they need to survive. “Immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective ways to help kids grow into adults,” says former Ambassador John Lange, who now serves as the […]
Zika has been all over the news lately and has raised some serious concern, especially for women in their childbearing years. Authorities in some South American countries like El Salvador, Colombia and Ecuador have even gotten to the point where they suggest no one have children over the next two years while they are […]
When you have a new baby or a couple of small children at home, getting to the gym can be challenging — to put it mildly. Even if you can muster the motivation, there’s the issue of childcare. Remove at least one obstacle to staying fit by signing up for one of these cool classes […]
The North Shore offers residents ample outdoor recreation opportunities with beautiful Lake Michigan to the east and the Cook County Forest Preserves to the west. Too hot or cold to take your fitness routine outside? Check out some of our favorite indoor spots to blast calories year round. Fitness Studios Winnetka Fitness Together 546B Lincoln […]
Does “sensory deprivation” sound more like a torture technique than a relaxation experience? If closing yourself up in a small room or tank with limited light while you lie in supremely salty water doesn’t sound appealing, you’re probably not alone. Floating, the more common term for the experience, definitely makes it seem more whimsical. Go […]
Hit 180 Fitness is bringing tailored low-impact, high-intensity fitness classes and training to Northfield. Located in the Mybody Complex, Hit 180 Fitness offers a variety of classes as well as a broad range of personal training offerings, including boxing, small group, in-home, sport-specific, and even fitness training for kids. Whatever your end goal, Hit 180 Fitness’ experienced team of […]
The statistics on food allergies in children in the U.S. are startling — and on the rise. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a 50 percent increase in the number of children with food allergies between 1997 and 2011. That’s one in 13 children in the U.S. (or two in […]
With its distinct flavor and pungent aroma, garlic has quite a reputation for making dishes sing. But here’s something you might not have known: eating garlic can bring down your blood pressure, according to Dr. Connie Catellani, a Skokie-based internist who practices integrative medicine. It might not happen overnight, but include garlic in your diet […]
Do you experience dryness, itching, burning, painful urination or pain during intercourse? More than 40 percent of women experience these types of symptoms in menopause, during treatment for breast cancer, and while breastfeeding. The MonaLisa Touch treatment is a painless alternative to surgeries or hormone creams. This treatment delivers gentle laser energy to the vaginal […]
