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 […]
Resolution Revolution
Every year we make the same-old resolutions, and every year we inevitably fail to keep them—it’s time for a resolution revolution! Where old resolutions felt like punishments, our new-and-improved resolutions focus on enjoyment, not deprivation. Here, we put a positive spin on the age-old negative thinking. Old Resolution: Achieve balance on your scale. New Resolution: […]
5 Things to Eat Now
Forget depriving yourself. Try a new tactic this year: adding to your diet. Focus on eating the good stuff and there’s less room for the overly refined not-so-good stuff. Here’s a decade-by-decade guide to what you should be eating now. Your 30s Broccoli A great source of both iron and fiber. Beans One cup contains […]
When to Call the Pediatrician
It happened to me last weekend. My 11-year-old had a pea-sized bump on his shin. I panicked: What if it’s a blood clot? And then I did what every other parent does, debated whether it warranted an after-hours call to the pediatrician. Thank goodness I have a pediatrician who encourages patients to call. “It’s my […]
Fresh: Slam Dunk Advice
Want the secret behind Venus Williams’ serve? Lincolnshire-based Pro Tips 4U offers techniques from Olympic Gold Medalists, World Champions, Paralympians and more. Owner Mark Leonard says, “As a kid, I would have been thrilled to get Ernie Banks’ baseball tips, or Walter Payton’s football tips. Now my kids—and kids around the world—will get their chance!” […]
Fresh: Keep Your Shirt On
Evanston moms Susan Abraham and Allison Gordon were sick of the same-old yoga wear. The solution? They started TULAA7, a line of colorful, organic cotton yoga shirts representing the seven chakras—the body’s energy centers. Each shirt comes with a tag explaining the chakra and why it might personally resonate. Abraham, a yoga and pilates teacher, […]
5 Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving
The traditions of Thanksgiving are special—gathering with family and friends, preparing and planning the meal and giving thanks for all the good things in life. Typically, good health is neglected as we eat too much, ditch our exercise program and sit for hours in front of the television. But, making a few changes can allow […]
