We lead stressful lives these days, and it only builds as mobile devices increasingly demand our time, working hours never seem to end, family responsibilities continue to grow, and health issues require attention. Stress isn’t just unpleasant though — it can wreak havoc on your body and your health. Dr. Justin Levisay, cardiologist at NorthShore University […]
Hot weather can make it hard to get outside and go for a run or stay active. But that doesn’t mean that all hope is lost! These fitness classes will make you forget you’re working out, and keep you coming back week after week. 1. R&B Yoga The R&B Yoga series brings together relaxing yoga, delicious […]
Have you heard about smart light? Connected LED lights that add convenience to your life and save energy by turning on and off based on motion, voice control or other actions, smart lighting is the future of illumination in our homes and offices. But did you know it can also help with your health? It’s […]
Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. According the the Outdoor Foundation, more than 2.8 million people participated in this popular water sport in 2016. If you haven’t seen SUP on a body of water near you, it’s coming! “I love to SUP and do it whenever and wherever […]
Let’s face it: sometimes you just aren’t happy with the results. The show “Botched” on E! has become a cultural phenomenon highlighting the ordeal of plastic surgery gone horribly wrong. The fact is that often when you buy stuff on the cheap, you get cheap stuff. Surgery is not the thing to do on the […]
What is Sun Damage? This is a term that we use to describe what happens to the skin in relationship to environmental exposure (in this case, ultraviolet light rays [UV] that comes from the sun). We experience side effects from UVB and UVA exposure. UVB causes damage to the skin’s DNA at a depth where […]
Did you know fashion is the second-most-polluting industry in the world? Growing cotton requires large quantities of water and dying can involve dangerous chemicals that produce toxic waste runoff. When it comes to clothes, we want to support the environment, but who has time to research where everything we buy comes from? Well, we’ve done […]
“Change is the only constant in life,” said Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher. This statement is also true in publishing. As you may know, Make It Better started as an online-only community resource and magazine dedicated to helping you make your life easier and better, as well as amplify your philanthropy and giving-back efforts. In other words, […]
For the seventh year, our readers have voted for their favorite Chicago-area businesses in 11 categories. But before that, for the first time ever, we asked you to send us your nominations before voting began. We received more than 6,700 nominations! Now that the votes have been tallied, it’s time to announce our Best of […]
For the seventh year, our readers have voted for their favorite Chicago-area businesses in 11 categories. But before that, for the first time ever, we asked you to send us your nominations before voting began. We received more than 6,700 nominations! Now that the votes have been tallied, it’s time to announce our Best of […]
