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 […]
On the morning of August 8, I stepped on the scale and cringed: 175. I can say it now, from the safety of more than 25 pounds away, but it was unspeakable in August when I started this journey. I can’t be proud of what I’ve accomplished if I don’t own up to where I […]
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For nearly a century, Planned Parenthood has played a powerful role in women’s reproductive health. Close to 5 million people annually get sexual and reproductive health care, as well as education, through the organization. And while the organization has always had detractors, it wasn’t until recently that the organization faced larger partisan attacks, including threats […]
Maintaining your health might seem like a never-ending checklist that grows with age. It can be hard to know which health tests are lifesaving, and which ones are overkill (for the average, healthy person with no family history of the condition). Our comprehensive guide will help you navigate doctor visits through every stage of adult life. […]
