When it comes to making New Year’s resolutions, many of us renew our commitment to improving our health. In fact, five of the eight most popular resolutions of 2022 focused on fitness. As you begin your 2023 journey, get inspired by these 10 top health and wellness trendsetters to reach your goals this year. Emily Sisson, Distance […]
When it comes to making New Year’s resolutions, many of us renew our commitment to improving our health. In fact, five of the eight most popular resolutions of 2022 focused on fitness. As you begin your 2023 journey, get inspired by these 10 top health and wellness trendsetters to reach your goals this year. Emily Sisson, Distance […]
Every January, Better publishes our “Top Fitness Influencers Who Are Making A Difference” list along with our “Restore, Revive, Thrive: Online Guide to Mental & Medical Wellness,” to inspire you on your journey to better fitness. We also make it easy to help those underserved to enjoy greater access to athletics and improved fitness. Please […]
Every January, Better publishes our “Top Fitness Influencers Who Are Making A Difference” list along with our “Restore, Revive, Thrive: Online Guide to Mental & Medical Wellness,” to inspire you on your journey to better fitness. We also make it easy to help those underserved to enjoy greater access to athletics and improved fitness. Please […]
4,000 runners and walkers of all ages were back to pounding the pavement this year at the YWCA’s Race Against Hate — raising more than $200,000 to fund YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s ongoing work to prevent violence and promote racial justice. Held at Northwestern University’s Long Field on June 19 — also Juneteenth — and with […]
Dear readers, not to alarm you, but our precious days of summertime Chicago are slyly approaching their end. When the twinge of fall air sweeps across the city, that can only mean that the roll-out of autumnal activities is soon to follow. But lovers of summer needn’t worry — as we straddle both this season […]
While mental health concerns in sports may have once been described as a low tide, larger waves of recognition have poured over the sports world in recent years concerning the matter. Mental health is not typically talked about the same way as physical health. Mental health challenges can impede performance, affect happiness and motivation, and […]
When you look out on Lake Michigan this weekend, June 18 -19, you just might spot some white sails down near the Loop. That’s because the U.S. Sail Grand Prix at Navy Pier will be boldly setting sail for a weekend of racing and spectating. In a year of firsts — such as this being […]
From biking and hiking to camping and kayaking, there are myriad ways to enjoy the outdoors in the summertime. We’ve rounded up a list of 10 companies that not only help us get outside but that also give back to the environment or their community in a positive way. Whether it’s by lighting up the […]
When summer finally arrives Chicago, it’s impossible to stay inside. We’re drawn from our cold-weather bunkers likes moths to a flame, desperate to soak up every last drop of vitamin D (slathered with plenty of sunscreen, of course), before we turn into pumpkins and it’s nine more months of winter. (We know — winter isn’t […]
