If there was a simple trick for getting more out of your workout, wouldn’t you jump on it? To get the scoop, we asked fitness experts their top recommendations for working out smarter. Forget pre-workout powders and supplements, these simple tips are for everyone. If you’re looking to get more out of your daily or […]
Fall is almost here, which means it’s time to start planning a day trip to one of the many apple orchards and/or pumpkin patches around the Chicago area. Plus, the arrival of fall means there will be plenty of days perfect for snuggling up in a cozy sweater with a good book or the hottest […]
If cooler temps put you in the mood to leave your air-conditioned gym and lace up your running shoes, now’s the perfect time to do it. And nothing helps keep up the motivation to run like a race on the horizon. From pumpkin runs to half marathons, we’ve found a whole crop of upcoming Chicago-area […]
From a 36,000-square-foot rooftop bar to the latest offering at Ravinia Festival, plus a new yoga studio, coworking space, and more, here are the newest restaurants and businesses calling Chicago home. Eats Offshore Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago It’s not just a rooftop bar — it’s the biggest rooftop bar in America. Clocking […]
Your phone puts an unlimited amount of resources at your fingertips. You can Google anything, navigate a road trip, and even order groceries. But did you know that you can also take charge of your mental and physical health with your phone? Yep, you can connect with a therapist, meditate through a challenging time, monitor […]
Your phone puts an unlimited amount of resources at your fingertips. You can Google anything, navigate a road trip, and even order groceries. But did you know that you can also take charge of your mental and physical health with your phone? Yep, you can connect with a therapist, meditate through a challenging time, monitor […]
If you’re looking to drop some pounds or push past a weight loss plateau, you’ve probably heard the hype surrounding the keto diet. In a nutshell, keto is a high-fat, moderate-protein, and low-carb diet. At first glance, the buzz-worthy diet seems too good to be true: Go ahead, order that hamburger and add cheese! But […]
October is here, and with it National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a great annual opportunity to pause and ask yourself if you’re doing all you can to protect yourself from the disease that one in eight women will develop over her lifetime. Unfortunately, women don’t have control over most breast cancer risk factors, which include family […]
The toddlers in Tamara Margas’ Berkeley daycare are budding yogis, performing pint-sized poses that stir their imaginations and stretch their tiny bodies. One of their favorites is the snake pose — with their bellies on the floor, torsos lifted while they make hissing noises. Another popular pose is “Paint the Rainbow,” where the kids trace […]
Getting enough sleep is crucial for good health. But what if you’ve been making decisions about your sleep routine based on outdated information? Also, if you’ve declared 2019 your “year of sleep,” are those bedtime gadgets aimed at helping you achieve deeper sleep actually working? In honor of National Sleep Awareness Month (March), we’re debunking […]
