Candi Pettinger, 40, has never smoked even a cigarette. Now, she credits medical cannabis, which she uses on a regular basis, with saving her life. Diagnosed in 2002 with rheumatoid arthritis and Sjorgren’s Syndrome, Pettinger’s life hit a downward spiral three years ago when an unrelated surgery exacerbated her symptoms. The extreme pain associated with […]
Bug bites are irritating to say the least, but recently, the threat of mosquitoes has taken a more serious turn. The spread of the Zika virus in Latin America and Pacific island nations and its worrying connection to serious birth defects when contracted by pregnant women has been raising concerns among travelers to affected countries […]
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) impacts millions of women in the United States, and occurs in between 5 percent and 10 percent of women ages 18 to 44, according to the National Institutes of Health. “It’s a common disorder,” says Dr. Charla Simon, a gynecologist with NorthShore University HealthSystem. “The good news is that, because it is […]
Summer means sandy days at the beach, walks along beautiful Lake Michigan and dining al fresco. It also means an increased amount of time spent outdoors in the sunshine. While we all crave our Vitamin D, it’s vital to protect our skin from UVA and UVB exposure that ages our skin and, in the worst cases, […]
“We are now part of a sleep deprivation epidemic,” says Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post and author of “The Sleep Revolution,” her 15th book, during her program at the Chicago Humanities Festival, the first of the new Spring Festival, Style. “Our addiction to technology makes it harder to disconnect with our […]
Do you already know CPR? Really know it? And yes, it’s changed since you took it in high school. Are there people at your office who are trained? What about the people who work at your favorite restaurant or golf club? The caregivers who look after or coach your child? Do they know what to […]
Molly Oliver’s dedication to the Chicago Cubs is no light matter. While living in Philadelphia, she made a point to trek to Citizens Bank Park every time her beloved Cubbies came to town. The 30-year-old Windy City native is a lifelong fan of everything Chicago, and on Sunday, May 8, Molly served as the baseball […]
Every 20 seconds around the world, a child dies from a vaccine-preventable disease. One in 5 children globally does not have access to the vaccines they need to survive. “Immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective ways to help kids grow into adults,” says former Ambassador John Lange, who now serves as the […]
Does “sensory deprivation” sound more like a torture technique than a relaxation experience? If closing yourself up in a small room or tank with limited light while you lie in supremely salty water doesn’t sound appealing, you’re probably not alone. Floating, the more common term for the experience, definitely makes it seem more whimsical. Go […]
