Is one eating pattern better than another? I was reading through a compilation of recently published nutrition articles and two, in particular, caught my eye. One was titled “Sticking to 3 Meals a Day May be Key to Weight Control” and the other was titled “Eating Small, Frequent Meals May Help Control Weight, Study Says”. […]
In recent decades, scientists have identified an increasing number of hormones, chemicals, and genes that play a role in weight control. This has tipped the balance away from behavior and towards biology as the major force impacting an individual’s body weight. The idea that something as fixed as your body’s genetic code or hormone responses […]
Just because you have your beauty routine down to a science, doesn’t mean you don’t have a few bad habits that you could stand to kick. Breaking these habits will make you more beautiful in the long run, so here are 7 good reasons to finally make some changes. 1. Washing your hair everyday No […]
Danni Allen, the 26-year-old advertising account coordinator from Wheeling, left “The Biggest Loser” 121 pounds lighter and $250,000 richer. As a member of Jillian Michaels‘ white team, Danni had a rocky start on the Ranch. Her team members were eliminated one by one each week, leaving her to fight for herself against the larger red […]
You might worry about your teenager drinking or smoking pot, but statistics show, you also need to worry about them misusing prescription drugs. The University of Michigan longitudinal study, “Monitoring the Future” surveys U.S. teens annually. In their 2011 report, they found that 15 percent of teens misused prescription drugs, with Vicodin and Adderall the […]
No matter how old or young you are, you can take steps to protect and improve your brain’s cognitive function. According to Dr. Sherrie All, a licensed clinical psychologist for the Chicago Center for Cognitive Wellness and a consultant with Mather LifeWay’s Brain Fitness Program, “You want to think about your brain like a bank […]
Want a speedy recovery after surgery or illness? Then choose health care providers committed to optimal care coordination. Under a coordinated care model, providers such as hospitals, physicians, rehab and post-acute centers and home health agencies streamline the way health care is delivered to ensure better care to help speed recovery. Health care providers work […]
Master your swing at The Golf Practice, Highland Park’s new state-of-the-art training facility. PGA Veteran Peter Donahue opened this 7000-square-foot golf academy last month, where they offer youth golf camps, leagues and lessons for golfers of all ages and abilities. “From driving to putting and every stroke in between, we work one-on-one to develop individual […]
With shorter days and longer nights, you might be feeling the effects of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a kind of depression that occurs at a particular time of year. Since SAD is more common in places with longer winter nights (hello, Chicago), we compiled a list of the best ways to naturally boost energy during […]
