Bike This Summer

With gas prices pushing $5, this is THE summer to embrace biking. You’ll save money, get fit, and eliminate hassle and stress. Plus, your bike is the ultimate convertible that allows you to soak up the warm weather. Get a Tune Up You may need a new bike, but often a tune up will make […]

A Cocktail Every Night. Okay or No Way?

When it comes to alcohol, how much is too much? And is it okay to drink in front of the kids? After a long, busy day filled with stress, deadlines and anxiety, what do you do to relax? Many people choose to have a cocktail every night, like Rachel G., a 42-year-old working mother of […]

Hookah Can Be Worse Than Cigarettes

Hookah, narghile and shisha are all names for the same tall, exotic water pipes growing in popularity among teens and young college students according to recent studies. Most commonly called hookah, the pipes employ honey or molasses sweetened tobacco heated by coals. The product is a sweet tasting smoke then passed over a bowl of […]

Fresh: The Beauty of the Blue Box

If your loved ones go crazy for gifts wrapped in the telltale robin’s egg blue, good news. Tiffany & Co. recently opened a new store in Northbrook Court, continuing its long legacy of iconic, high-quality jewelry. We love their handbags, too. Tiffany & Co. 2171 Northbrook Court, Northbrook 847-272-5785 tiffany.com

Massage Therapies: Great Gift Options for Mom (or Yourself!)

Massage—the very word includes “ahhh.” Americans love the bliss and benefits of massage. Each year, we dole out nearly $12 billion on massage and related therapies, according to the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. With Mother’s Day just around the corner—as well as yard work and spring cleaning—we thought it was a good […]

Healthy Obsession: Golf

You don’t have to be a pro-golfer to excel on the course. Skokie Country Club golf instructor Kim Grahn explains why you should give golf a swing.   What’s your favorite thing about golf? Golf knows no age. You can play with your husband, your child and your parent at the same time. Play with […]

ADHD & Diet: What’s the Connection?

There’s a growing suspicion that diet plays a key role in magnifying kids’ ADHD symptoms. But is the link for real? Recent news suggests yes—and no. Earlier this year, The Lancet published findings from a Netherlands study showing that a controlled diet can improve behavior. According to the study, 64% of kids with ADHD are […]

Me? A Triathlete? Come On…

All you have to do is tri! That’s what authors Libby Hurley and Betsy Noxon say. In their just released book, “Tri the Journey,” they’re spreading the word that with the right training and the right attitude, anyone can do a triathlon. “We wrote this book for someone who’s afraid to try a triathlon, and […]

Running with a Dog

My running partner is tall, dark, handsome, fit, loving and always ready for adventure.   His name is Jet, and he is my dog. Training, treats, patience, and finally, Jet is a great companion on my morning runs. Running is a great way for you and your dog to stay fit, expend energy in a […]

Fresh: Take it to the Max

If your young athlete wants to take his or her game to the next level, Max Training Center offers professional athletic training in baseball, basketball, volleyball, and speed and agility. Instructors include former Bears and Cubs players. Owner Jim Rebecca of Mt. Prospect started his business to provide a service to the community. In that […]