The line for the most recent Family Action Network talk stretched out of New Trier’s auditorium, around the corner and down the block. The eager crowd was there to see Brené Brown, author of the New York Times best-seller “Daring Greatly.” A man paraded past ticketholders wearing fluorescent “notice me” colors, while waving a large cardboard […]
Ready to strengthen and shape your legs for that short black dress, tennis skirt, or just to feel better when you look in the mirror? To get your legs looking their best, you have to work all of your major leg muscles, along with the many other supporting muscles. The main muscles in your legs […]
Assistant Editor Calin Van Paris has four tips on how to let go of the holiday 2014 stress now that 2015 is here. Read on for more.
What would it take for you to post a picture of yourself au natural? No makeup. No photo filters. Highland Park teacher, wife and mother Lisa Goodman-Helfand had never stepped out of the house without makeup, so it would seem that she’d be the last person who would post a bare-faced photo of herself on […]
Since the August/September issue of Make It Better is highlighting ways to age well, I’m here to add some fantastic options regarding one of the most common medical issues that, ironically, is also one of the most overlooked: chronic vein disease. Most of my patients have dealt with nagging, aggravating spider and varicose veins for […]
Aging is a natural process of life—and while we may not be able to control the fact that we age, we can definitely control how we do so. To discover the best ways to stay healthy as we age, we asked doctors and research professionals who study aging to share their secrets. 1. Stay Engaged in the […]
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 […]
