“For the majority of people, alcohol is used safely without apparent consequences,” says Advocate Lutheran General Hospital’s Dr. Lara Segalite. “However, for others alcohol is a powerfully addictive drug that can contribute to the loss of one’s job, home, family, and ultimately life. It is important for people who are concerned to have a way […]
“Spin” is back and better than ever thanks to an influx of new studios and classes that offer a fresh approach to working out. If you haven’t been to spin class since Bill Clinton was president, here are 5 reasons why it’s time to dust off your cleats and get back on the bike. 1. […]
From my perch in the tree of life, nurturing resilience is more important than nurturing happiness. Resilience is that ineffable quality that allows a person to be knocked down by life and come back stronger than ever. Resilient athletes, artists, patients, entrepreneurs, lovers and others inspire me. Raising resilient children drives me. Feeling resilience after […]
Val and her dorm-living college son had quite the experience with bedbugs. Here’s the story of her ordeal and what saved her. And here is everything she learned from her exterminator or as she calls him, “My new B.F.F.” Bedbugs come out between 4-6 a.m. and feed for 2 minutes then run and hide. Bedbugs […]
One night a mom named Val was at a birthday party—a fun girls’ night out—drinking wine and dancing to music and laughing. When suddenly her phone rang. An angry young voice shouted out the scariest words she’s ever heard: “Mom, I have bedbugs.” In Val’s head she heard the needle on the record scratch zzzzz. […]
The Generations Yoga space on Green Bay Road in Wilmette will remain a yoga studio, thanks to Quinn Kearney of Chicago and Tom Quinn of Glencoe. This fall, they opened their third Yogaview studio, and their first suburban location. So far, their vinyasa flow-style yoga is a natural fit—many of their students were already here, […]
Is it crazy to try and lose 5 pounds post-Halloween and pre-Holidays? Not at all.
Compression socks are a hot trend in athletic wear. Elite marathoners were first on the scene. Paula Radcliffe wore them when she broke the marathon world record. Now they are showing up at local 5ks worn by active 40 somethings. According to a 2009 study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning, running performance was […]
The kids are back in school, and the weather’s changing, which means our moods and equilibrium are a little off.
For years, the focus has been on early detection to improve the cure rate of breast cancer. However, the more important question is: How can I prevent myself from getting breast cancer? At a recent symposium on Women’s Health hosted by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Dr. Heidi Memmel discussed new evidence showing that women can […]
