Chocoholics can cheer about the latest health findings—and just in time for Valentine’s Day! Chocolate, especially with 70% or more cocoa, is the BEST gift you can give your Valentine if you want to also lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack. Dark Chocolate Healthier In the largest study to […]
What happens when you see your spouse in real trouble, out of control and needing to change his or her health and eating habits? How You Can Help (the Dos) Dr. Tamara Goldman Sher is a professor and the director of clinical training at the Illinois Institute of Technology. She says when it comes to […]
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My heart was breaking, I couldn’t get through a day without tears and I was an emotional wreck. That was 5 years ago, when my ex-husband and I were on the verge of divorce. But there were physical symptoms, too. I was nauseous all the time, I was experiencing frequent stomach pain, I had […]
The next time you’re at the doctor’s office, make sure you ask about these tests: In your 30s Blood pressure Blood pressure rises with age, so start tracking it early. Anything above 140/90 can lead to stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. Skin check Skin cancer, the most common type of cancer in the U.S., […]
With all the health advice available, it’s sometimes difficult to know what to do—and what really applies to us. We’ll make it easier for you. Here’s a decade-by-decade guide to what you should be doing now: In your 30s Start building muscle Studies show that even people who manage to maintain their exact weight still […]
How do you find a great doctor? Whether you’re healthy or struggling with a serious illness, finding an answer to that question can make a difference in your quality of life. Just ask Debbie Madlener. Madlener, a Wilmette mother-turned-patient-advocate whose lifelong battle with a kidney ailment has led her to cycle through a handful of […]
You may feel more sluggish than lively at this time of year. But it’s kind of gloomy out … so we’ve got exercises for a leaner, more toned body without leaving the comfort of your living room. Replace a bench with your couch: Tricep Dips 1. Begin with your hands holding you up on […]
For those of you constantly on the go, there’s a new way to keep hands and bodies clean and dry. Dr. Jim Bahcall, a dentist in Lincolnshire and an avid cyclist, grew tired of waiting for hand sanitizers and wet wipes to dry while out biking. He invented the Paper Shower, which includes a cleansing […]
