Highland Park mom Sheri Warsh still vividly recalls the frantic 5 a.m. phone call she received from her son’s college roommate in October 2011. Joey, 18 and a freshman at the University of Michigan, was being transported by ambulance to an area hospital with severe chest pains. “My son was petrified, in a lot […]
If you’re wondering when this whole rain-every-day-of-the-week thing is going to end, you’re not alone. But just because spring showers are coming down like crazy doesn’t mean you can’t look super cute schlepping through the storms. We’ve scoured the stores to find the cutest rain boots in all colors, styles and price points to upgrade […]
Don’t let fitness myths keep you from achieving your goals. We’ve debunked 5 false “facts” below. 1. I only need 15-20 minutes of cardio vascular exercise to lose weight – FALSE. It takes 12 minutes to tap into fat as the primary source of energy. Therefore, a 20 minute cardio workout will only give 8 […]
Standing in front of thousands of people every month to introduce best-selling authors and researchers at Family Action Network-sponsored talks, Lonnie Stonitsch is one of the North Shore’s most visible people. And many have noticed that over the last 11 months, Stonitsch’s appearance has changed. She’s known for adding a flair of blue or pink […]
Maybe the problem with your golf game isn’t your golf game. Kinetic Performance Center’s Rick Silva and Al Owens have made it their mission to help adults and children take sports to the next level through a marriage of science and training. “Giving a golf lesson may be the last thing we actually do,” says […]
A cancer diagnosis is simply heart-wrenching. Besides dealing with the disease itself, the fear and apprehension of treatment—in addition to the usual chaos of life—can be overwhelming. In a non-descript conference room on the first floor of the Center for Advanced Care at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, cancer patients and survivors find […]
Not many sugeons are on the front page of the Chicago Tribune with any regularity, but Dr. Richard Fessler is one of the few whose innovations and list of who’s who patients put him routinely in the spotlight. He is a neurosurgeon whose skill allows for thought and expression in a brain that has suffered […]
The body can do amazing things when you just believe. That’s the attitude at Glenview’s North Shore DoJo, where Sensei Jeff Kohn coaches kids and adults of all ages and abilities. Kohn’s career spans four decades, all in Chicago’s northern suburbs, with students currently ranging from 3 to 76 years old. He’s seen hundreds of […]
This spring is all about bright, bold color. Luckily, you don’t have to go all-out circus to get the look. These products will give you a vibrant pop of color to lock in your spring break look—whether you’re on the sandy shore of your favorite beach or are just trying to liven up Chicago weather. […]
Lake Forest’s Susan Morrison loves athletics. She believes in the power of sport to transform lives — particularly for women and girls. Almost 10 years ago, she joined the board of the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), a national organization that advances the lives of women and girls through sports and physical activities. Morrison particularly loves […]
