For 35 years, Country Classics in Glenview has sold apparel and accessories for men, women and children from brands like Vineyard Vines, Johnnie-O, Gretchen Scott and more. Plus, they’re a go-to destination for personalized gifts, which you can now buy online. A Lilly Pulitzer Premier Specialty Store, Country Classics is also the only place in the […]
Ayla’s Originals celebrated its 20th anniversary in April. At owner Ayla Pizzo’s store, you’ll find beads, gemstones, jewelry and more, and you can stop by for repairs, shows and classes like Basic Stringing, Woven Beaded Cuff, Orbiting Pearls and Herringbone Bracelet. You can even host your next party here. Ayla’s Originals 1511 Sherman Ave. Evanston […]
Bug bites are irritating to say the least, but recently, the threat of mosquitoes has taken a more serious turn. The spread of the Zika virus in Latin America and Pacific island nations and its worrying connection to serious birth defects when contracted by pregnant women has been raising concerns among travelers to affected countries […]
Worried about protection while gardening or during upcoming tennis and golf seasons? Let us help you get control before symptoms get the best of your summer. Partners in Pelvic Health at North Shore Urogynecology specializes in the compassionate and holistic care of women providing a wide range of effective solutions. Call our office to speak […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) impacts millions of women in the United States, and occurs in between 5 percent and 10 percent of women ages 18 to 44, according to the National Institutes of Health. “It’s a common disorder,” says Dr. Charla Simon, a gynecologist with NorthShore University HealthSystem. “The good news is that, because it is […]
You’ve heard by now that if you really want to get fit, core is king. A strong core means more than just looking good in a swimsuit though — it supports your spinal column and provides the foundation for all movement. Core muscles include those in your butt, hips, through your torso and into your […]
Summer means sandy days at the beach, walks along beautiful Lake Michigan and dining al fresco. It also means an increased amount of time spent outdoors in the sunshine. While we all crave our Vitamin D, it’s vital to protect our skin from UVA and UVB exposure that ages our skin and, in the worst cases, […]
“We are now part of a sleep deprivation epidemic,” says Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post and author of “The Sleep Revolution,” her 15th book, during her program at the Chicago Humanities Festival, the first of the new Spring Festival, Style. “Our addiction to technology makes it harder to disconnect with our […]
It’s time to toss those boring flip-flops and dated T-straps. With summer comes warmer weather and some seriously hot sandals. Four footwear trends dominated the summer 2016 runways and we’ve picked our favorites in every style. Gladiator/Wrap These sandals are THE shoes everyone needs in their closet this season. If you don’t have a pair, […]
In his 2008 book, “Outliers: The Story of Success,” journalist Malcolm Gladwell says, “Researchers have settled on what they believe is the magic number for true expertise: ten thousand hours” and goes on to call it the “10,000-hour rule,” citing a study done by Dr. K. Anders Ericsson in the early 1990s as the basis […]
