Road trips, roller coasters, boat rides — as anyone with motion sickness knows, some of summer’s most enjoyable and quintessential activities are also the most dizzying. But, why does motion make some people more nauseated than others and what can be done to stop motion sickness and the nauseating side effects, aside from pumping the […]
On June 12, The Family Institute at Northwestern University hosted a panel at Chicago Botanic Garden featuring speakers Heather B. Armstrong and Alexandra Solomon. Moderating the discussion was Nancy Burgoyne, chief clinical officer at The Family Institute. More than 80 guests were able to listen to each of their experiences with treating anxiety and depression, […]
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The scene: You go camping (or, heck, just hang out in the backyard) and you return from the great outdoors covered in itchy, red mosquito bites. Your companions — the ones who wore the same bug spray as you (or none at all) — have just a couple bites or were ignored completely by the […]
It’s a universal truth: you cannot run to Target for just a toothbrush and leave without a cart full of things you didn’t know you needed. If you are like us and are looking to not only simplify your life but also save money on frequent trips to the store, we have a list of […]
It’s a universal truth: you cannot run to Target for just a toothbrush and leave without a cart full of things you didn’t know you needed. If you are like us and are looking to not only simplify your life but also save money on frequent trips to the store, we have a list of […]
Americans are eating more meals on the go, and snacks such as energy bars are keeping up, morphing from guilty pleasure to meal replacement. The wellness trend plays a part, pushing bar brands to bulk up their products with protein, vitamins, and other nutrients consumers favor. We looked at one segment of the energy bar […]
“Drink more water!” is advice for healthy living you’ve heard plenty of times before, but staying adequately hydrated is never as simple as it sounds. Here, we slake your thirst for guidance with some expert answers to all of your burning hydrations questions. Is hydration really all that important? Short answer: yes. People underestimate the […]
On April 24, 2018, 72-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo, now known as the Golden State Killer, was apprehended and eventually charged with 13 counts of murder and 13 counts of attempted kidnapping, thanks to publicly shared genetic codes. No, DeAngelo didn’t submit a sample to find out what percentage Italian he was, but a distant relative […]
Your morning commute was atrocious. You got into an argument with your spouse. Your kid threw a temper tantrum of epic proportions. You’re stressed over a project at work. Whatever the reason — or combination of reasons — you’re in a bad mood. Don’t you wish there was a quick way to just snap out […]
