A Family Health Scare Highlights the Importance of Giving Back
Make It Better’s founder and chief visionary officer recounts how two difficult experiences reminded her of the value of community, and paying it forward.
13 Health Trends to Try in 2020
Looking for new ways to elevate your wellness routine in 2020? From oat milk to adaptogens, we’ve explained some of the buzziest health trends of the year. Light your palo santo, get out your jade-roller, and give one of these trends a try. Plant-Based Meat Plant-based meat went mainstream in 2019 (even making an impact […]
Better Makers: American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Raises $700,000 During Annual Gala
On Nov. 2, 2019, the Midwest Region of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science (ACWIS) hosted its annual gala at The Geraghty in Chicago. While celebrating 70 years of scientific innovation, the roughly 300 guests in attendance raised more than $700,000 for the Institute’s mission of “science for the benefit of humanity.” […]
10 of the World’s Best Spas to Visit in 2020
Feeling the need to practice some much-needed self care or take a mental health break? Finding time for rest and relaxation is critical to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. According to Mental Health America, “Deep relaxation, like meditation, when practiced regularly not only relieves stress and anxiety, but also is shown to improve mood… it can […]
Better Makers: 40th Annual JDRF One Dream Gala Sets Global Record in Quest for Type 1 Diabetes Cure
On Dec. 14, the JDRF Illinois Chapter hosted its 40th Annual JDRF One Dream Gala at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event set a global record for JDRF by raising $7 million “to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications.” More than 100 JDRF Galas take place […]
8 Things You Need to Know About Legal Marijuana in Illinois
By now you have surely heard the buzz — as of Jan. 1, 2020, marijuana is fully legal in Illinois. Joining 11 other states, including Michigan, Oregon, and California, Illinois is primed to capitalize on the weed sales that other states have enjoyed (Colorado recently exceeded $1 billion in marijuana state revenue). It may seem […]
How Glencoe School District 35 Is Bringing Mindfulness Into the Classroom
A soft, hollow ring echoes through Kirsten Cimino’s second-grade class. Immediately, her students’ attention is drawn to the woman at the front of their classroom, their mindfulness facilitator, Katie Kolbe. The chatter stops, little bodies shifting and straightening to sit tall. As Katie rings the singing bowl a second time, the room falls silent. It’s […]
Chicago Mom Kelley Kitley Is on a Mission to Save Lives by Sharing Her Story of Abuse, Addiction and Survival
Approximately one in five adults in the U.S. — 43.8 million — experiences mental illness in a given year. Left untreated, the resulting symptoms, side effects, and outcomes range from alcoholism and drug addiction to incarceration, homelessness, and suicide. Yet the majority of those affected by mental illness live without treatment. Along a spectrum that […]
2019 Holiday Gift Guide: 6 Cool Fitness Gifts
These aren’t your average fitness gifts. Cutting-edge and eco-friendly, these items take fitness and wellness to the next level. Self Cleaning Water Bottle, LARQ, $95/$118 Not only does the LARQ bottle keep water cold for 24 hours (or hot for 12), it is also the world’s first self-cleaning water bottle and water purification system. Every […]
7 Stressful Holiday Situations Solved by Therapists
Truth be told, the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful. Between now and the New Year, there are plenty of stress-inducing situations you may need to handle with care. Are you feeling guilty about how you’re splitting time among family members? Does your spouse’s over-the-top gift budget touch off […]
