Chocoholics can cheer about the latest health findings—and just in time for Valentine’s Day! Chocolate, especially with 70% or more cocoa, is the BEST gift you can give your Valentine if you want to also lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke or heart attack. Dark Chocolate Healthier In the largest study to […]
My heart was breaking, I couldn’t get through a day without tears and I was an emotional wreck. That was 5 years ago, when my ex-husband and I were on the verge of divorce. But there were physical symptoms, too. I was nauseous all the time, I was experiencing frequent stomach pain, I had […]
With all the health advice available, it’s sometimes difficult to know what to do—and what really applies to us. We’ll make it easier for you. Here’s a decade-by-decade guide to what you should be doing now: In your 30s Start building muscle Studies show that even people who manage to maintain their exact weight still […]
You may feel more sluggish than lively at this time of year. But it’s kind of gloomy out … so we’ve got exercises for a leaner, more toned body without leaving the comfort of your living room. Replace a bench with your couch: Tricep Dips 1. Begin with your hands holding you up on […]
For those of you constantly on the go, there’s a new way to keep hands and bodies clean and dry. Dr. Jim Bahcall, a dentist in Lincolnshire and an avid cyclist, grew tired of waiting for hand sanitizers and wet wipes to dry while out biking. He invented the Paper Shower, which includes a cleansing […]
Alzheimer’s turned my grandma Reva into a shell of the warm, kind person she once was. It started when she had trouble forming full sentences. And now, the woman who once delighted in the company of her large family has lost all ability to speak. There’s nothing that can be done for my grandma—there’s no […]
Dr. Lissa Rankin, practicing gynecologist and author of “What’s Up Down There?” asks and answers the questions you’d ask your best friend if she was a gynecologist. For example, boobs—what’s normal and what’s not? Why is it that treating yeast infections won’t cure you of them permanently? And lots of waaaay more intimate and funny […]
The area’s largest indoor racquet club recently re-opened with new and improved facilities—including blue, cushioned court surfaces from DecoTurf, the surface used at the Olympic Games and the U.S. Open. Now all you have to do is learn to smash a forehand like Serena Williams. The Glenbook Racquet Club Northbrook glenbrookracquetclub.net * Make It Better […]
Who has time to exercise with a seasonal to-do list that stretches through December? We’re here to help you feel better about skipping the workout—here’s a general idea of the calories you’re burning while you work and play this fall: Raking the lawn—The calorie count varies depending on the source, so we’re going with the […]
Have you written off retinol as being too harsh? In our medical spa at Fenner Plastic Surgery we are convincing one-time retinol users to give it another chance! In the past, aggressive retinol use would cause women give it up. However, you can enjoy the amazing anti-aging effects of this product with a few […]
