Step away from the hamburger. Put down that piece of chicken. And don’t even think about snacking on a slice of cheese. Basically, eat your veggies… or die. After watching the new documentary “Forks Over Knives,” which debuts May 13, you’re definitely going to want to race to your nearest Whole Foods and pick up […]
If you’re sporting a tan worthy of Jersey Shore’s Snooki, and you got it from a tanning bed, you might be passing your bad habit on to your daughter. Results of a new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology found that a large percentage of young women and teens who use tanning beds report […]
Hookah, narghile and shisha are all names for the same tall, exotic water pipes growing in popularity among teens and young college students according to recent studies. Most commonly called hookah, the pipes employ honey or molasses sweetened tobacco heated by coals. The product is a sweet tasting smoke then passed over a bowl of […]
Cyclocross isn’t your typical bike ride. Dan Grant of Wilmette compares the sport to one big party and gives us the inside scoop on why cyclocross is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. MIB: What is cyclocross and how do you get started? DG: Cyclocross is a combination of mountain […]
Massage—the very word includes “ahhh.” Americans love the bliss and benefits of massage. Each year, we dole out nearly $12 billion on massage and related therapies, according to the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. With Mother’s Day just around the corner—as well as yard work and spring cleaning—we thought it was a good […]
\I just spent $111 to fill my car’s gas tank—and it’s not even a large SUV. Thank goodness bike riding weather has arrived! Even for our affluent suburbs, this seems steep. Perhaps it’s a blessing in disguise, because it may expedite conversion to “greener” forms of energy. But it seems likely it could dampen some […]
How a well-timed workout can help you get fit and fight cancer. Want to turn good intentions into good outcomes? Shift your workout to the morning. Exercising before distractions set in increases your likelihood of working out. And that directly impacts your cancer risk since, according to American Cancer Society studies, a third of all […]
You don’t have to be a pro-golfer to excel on the course. Skokie Country Club golf instructor Kim Grahn explains why you should give golf a swing. What’s your favorite thing about golf? Golf knows no age. You can play with your husband, your child and your parent at the same time. Play with […]
In many ways, being green and staying cancer-free are synonymous. Here are ten of those ways.
There’s a growing suspicion that diet plays a key role in magnifying kids’ ADHD symptoms. But is the link for real? Recent news suggests yes—and no. Earlier this year, The Lancet published findings from a Netherlands study showing that a controlled diet can improve behavior. According to the study, 64% of kids with ADHD are […]
