Dozens of my friends love Botox. Many have embraced fillers, too. But until now I had said no to cosmetic enhancements, mostly because of the needles required. Then I started reading about the latest, non-invasive anti-aging and body-shaping procedures. Looking to celebrate my 15th wedding anniversary with a little pick-me-up, I chose one I had […]
August is just around the corner and so is our annual “Best Of” edition, brimming with reader picks from fashion and shopping to fitness and entertainment. The polls are now CLOSED, and we’re busy counting the votes! Look for our Best of 2014 winners in the August magazine.
As the days lengthen and the temperature warms, people are spending more time outside and protecting themselves from the sun’s rays. It’s time to separate fact from fiction when it comes to sunscreen. Myth: Sunscreen lasts all day. Fact: Sunscreen needs to be continually reapplied throughout the day. Dr. Carolyn Jacob, MD, Founder and Medical […]
Brenda* can tell you when her crushing headache—that lasted 16 years—began. She’d received great news about a new job. This news was preceded by many years of chronic stress involving her family. And it was this acute stress (good, but still stress) on top of sustained stress that took her down with a headache so […]
Inevitably, as we age, the brain’s ability to process information becomes slower than it used to be.
It’s impossible not to break a sweat at The Studio Powered by Lagree, which opened in February. This high-intensity 50-minute workout takes Pilates to the next level and is a favorite among celebrities, including Courtney Cox, Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Kidman. The studio’s Megaformer™ machines push you to exhaustion while strengthening your core, increasing muscle […]
Paula Nixon is in survival mode. The 19-year-old recovering heroin addict from Glenview is now in a Florida rehab facility clinging to the hope that she’ll survive, unlike the peers she’s lost along the way. For addicts like Nixon, recovery is a tenuous word. It’s impermanent, imbued with the notion that one can—and often will—waver […]
Inevitably, as we age, the brain’s ability to process information becomes slower than it used to be. The good news is intellectually stimulating activities, exercise and a nutritious diet can keep your brain sharp and improve its functioning. With frequent use, our brains, just like our muscles, become stronger, says Dr. Jerry Bauer of theNeurosciences […]
According to the National Eating Disorder Association, 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States suffer from an eating disorder at some time in their lives. This is a scary fact for parents, as anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness. Odds are you know someone who has […]
Electronic cigarettes are becoming increasingly common, with more people using them in bars and restaurants and more stores selling the devices. But what exactly is an e-cigarette? It’s a device that uses a small battery and a heater, called an atomizer, to vaporize a nicotine solution for inhalation. Heather Eagleton, Director of Government Relations for […]
