If you or a loved one lives with type 1 diabetes (T1D), the constant battle with fluctuating blood sugar levels is far too familiar. Daily life is suddenly brought to a screeching halt when the body demands insulin. Chicago Diabetes Project (CDP) is teaming up with an elite group of scientists, researchers, physicians, and surgeons […]
The thunder of drums is reverberating through Puerto Vallarta’s downtown and parade participants in bright colors and skeletal face paint are dancing and marching and twirling along the parade route. It’s Día De Los Muertos: The theme is death, yes, but the celebration is exuberant. It’s in this moment that I feel joy and grief […]
The following is an excerpt from the book “The Confident Patient: Successfully Navigate Your Healthcare Journey” by Chicagoans Wendy K. Benson, MBA, OTR/L, and Elizabeth A. Myers, BSN, RN. “As a nurse, I saw patients who were extremely overwhelmed with managing their experience — the role of medical personnel, who said what, which medications to […]
The time has come. Starbucks is decking the halls for the 2019 holiday season! This means a fresh set of the coffee giant’s signature holiday cups, a festive winter menu, and a reusable red cup giveaway. Beginning today, Nov. 7, US locations will carry four new cup designs and a seasonal menu. After months of waiting, […]
If there was a simple trick for getting more out of your workout, wouldn’t you jump on it? To get the scoop, we asked fitness experts their top recommendations for working out smarter. Forget pre-workout powders and supplements, these simple tips are for everyone. If you’re looking to get more out of your daily or […]
Maybe you’ve started to look forward to Meatless Mondays. Or perhaps you’ve been eating more tofu and tempeh, and are sold on the Impossible Burger. Now you’re flirting with the idea of an entirely plant-based diet. But, something is holding you back from going all in and committing to a vegetarian or vegan diet, whether […]
Cramps, bloating, headaches: Menstrual cycles can no doubt take a major physical toll on women. But, on top of period pain, yo-yoing levels of serotonin — that brain chemical responsible for regulating moods — triggers PMS symptoms, which can zap your productivity, disrupt your sleep, and intensify anxiety or tension. That’s a lot to handle […]
I woke up on the morning of my 94th birthday and, quite unceremoniously, entered my 95th year. One of the things my wife, Diane, and I do daily upon awakening is express gratitude for another day of living and commit to making that day the best and the happiest day of our lives, regardless of […]
The Integrated Medicine founder tells how mind-body approaches, dietary supplements, herbal and other natural remedies can help help heal when standard medicine has failed.
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