Make It Better’s Best of 2015 drew more than 105,000 verified votes across 10 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #MIBBestof2015. Challenge Workout The Dailey Method A fitness method combining barre, core conditioning, yoga and pilates to achieve a full-body workout. 2301 N. Clark St., Chicago, 773-883-2990; 1714 N. Damen […]
The number of hip and knee replacements performed in the United States yearly is currently more than one million and is expected to surpass four million by the year 2030. If you are suffering from severe arthritis or another debilitating joint condition, the chances are you will be among them. You’re not alone. Joint replacements […]
Teenage girls today are under immense pressure. Not only are they expected to excel at school and in sports, but they’re also expected to look like supermodels and be nurturing, all while juggling homework and extracurricular activities to get into the right college. All of these pressures are causing what University of California, Berkeley, psychologist […]
Kristin Wolski of Oak Lawn lives with chronic debilitating pain and fatigue so severe that she’s no longer able to care for her three young children without help. A self-described “Type A Personality,” Wolski had always succeeded in achieving her goals through determination and hard work. But now her life feels out of control, and she […]
It’s no secret that many physicians practicing medicine in the United States are frustrated with the state of medical care. From managing insurance paperwork to reduced payments to less time available for patients, doctors find that their passion for patient care is increasingly at odds with the system. Enter physicians turned entrepreneurs. Women especially are […]
It’s no secret that many physicians practicing medicine in the United States are frustrated with the state of medical care. From managing insurance paperwork to reduced payments to less time available for patients, doctors find that their passion for patient care is increasingly at odds with the system. Enter physicians turned entrepreneurs. Women especially are […]
Consider an orthodontic evaluation for yourself and/or your child. The American Dental Association recommends your child see a general dentist as early as age 1 and an orthodontist by age 7, when craniofacial development (skull and face) has achieved 75 percent of its total adult size and the width of the jaw is virtually done […]
With Orangetheory Fitness launching in Glenview, locals will discover fitness like never before. The cardiovascular and strength training concept is designed to motivate participants through a dynamic group setting. Participants will be encouraged by the modern studio, upbeat music, and highly-qualified trainers ready to help everyone succeed. The brainchild of physiologist Ellen Latham, Orangetheory promises inspiring […]
If you know someone who is battling cancer, you may be following his or her progress on social media. Websites such as CaringBridge, a free web community that allows patients and their families to set up an account and post updates on their progress, and (of course) Facebook have become popular sharing platforms for many […]
There’s a scene in the 2011 film “I Don’t Know How She Does It” that depicts Sarah Jessica Parker as a working mother who lies in bed at night obsessing over her to-do list. Words appear on the ceiling: Emily’s birthday party theme; finish year-end fiscal summary; wash Ben’s teddy bear; refill washer fluid; wax […]
