A Quality Workout in 20 Minutes
A Picture of Health: 5 Tests to Get
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., […]
A Picture of Health: 5 Things to Do Now
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 […]
Finding a Great Doctor
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 […]
Move of the Month: Couch Potato Workout
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 […]
Keeping Clean on the Go
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 […]
What You Need to Know about Influenza
The “Flu” is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza virus.
A Chef's Healthy Menu
If you think there’s temptation in your kitchen, imagine being Sarah Stegner, chef of Prairie Grass Café and Prairie Fire. She works around delicious food all day (click here for a recipe), and tasting her creations is a key part of her job description. So it’s no wonder the James Beard Award-winning chef came up […]
Chef Sarah Stegner’s Tips for Eating Smart
James Beard Award-winning chef Sarah Stegner recently developed a healthy menu for her restaurant Prairie Fire, and in the process, she came up with substitutions that anyone can apply to his or her diet. Stegner’s friend Mary Abbott Hess, a dietitian, nutrition expert and award-winning cookbook author, offered her guidance. 1. If you choose good, […]
3 Things To Know About Alzheimer’s Now
Alzheimer’s turned my grandma Reva into a shell of the warm, kind person she once was. It started when she had trouble forming full sentences. And now, the woman who once delighted in the company of her large family has lost all ability to speak. There’s nothing that can be done for my grandma—there’s no […]
