Karen Malczewski of Naperville, Illinois, has felt emotions intensely her entire life. She’s always had an abundance of empathy and a strong tendency to think deeply about topics. Amy Litterski of Chicago says she often feels “overstimulated and overwhelmed.” Lauren Stewart of Michigan is sensitive to bright lights and loud noises. She has also experienced […]
If 2018 was all about hygge, the Danish art of being cozy at home, then 2019 is about staying at home and getting fit. Just like curling up with a good book and a warm fire is good for the soul, exercise and the accompanying endorphins are good for your body and mind. Intrigued? With […]
If 2018 was all about hygge, the Danish art of being cozy at home, then 2019 is about staying at home and getting fit. Just like curling up with a good book and a warm fire is good for the soul, exercise and the accompanying endorphins are good for your body and mind. Intrigued? With […]
Beth Prystowsky enjoys a glass or two of wine on occasion. “I enjoy it and it’s fun,” she says. But she also thinks she’ll be cutting down her consumption in the near future, which is something she’s done in the past. “I’m trying to find a balance with alcohol, and that’s always shifting and changing,” […]
New year, new businesses. Whether you’re looking to start a new fitness routine, find a favorite new restaurant, or give your kiddos a chance to learn a new sport, here are businesses and restaurants that recently opened in Chicago and the suburbs to check out in 2019. Athletics Hi-Five Sports Zone 1515 Lake Cook Road, […]
The average American catches two or three colds a year, and kids have them more frequently, according to the CDC. That means that, even with frequent hand washing, avoiding sick people, and other recommended ways to prevent colds, it’s possible and even likely you’ll find yourself coughing, sniffling, and dealing with a cold at some […]
Diagnosing Lyme Disease is a challenging affair. The answer to how many cases are in Marin are complicated.
Diagnosing Lyme Disease is a challenging affair. The answer to how many cases are in Marin are complicated.
Horoscope time: No matter your sign, 2019 will be filled with fitness and fun — should you step up to the challenge! “Exercising more” in the new year is the most popular resolution, with 13 percent of people vowing to do so, according to the NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll . (High five to being healthy!) But, […]
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is an organization born out of necessity. Its founder, Kathy Giusti, was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer called multiple myeloma in 1998. With limited research funding, no effective treatments, and few clinical trials, the life expectancy of this rare and fatal cancer was only three years. But […]
