The beds are made, the dishes cleared, the clothing folded and put away, but do you know how clean — and healthy — your home really is? Research has shown that the air within homes can be deadlier than outdoor air. “Walking into a modern building can sometimes be compared to placing your head inside […]
The New Year is a time most people associate with reflection, reinvention and, most importantly, resolutions. Each year, there is one resolution that tops most people’s lists — “Be my best self,” whether that entails getting organized, reading more or making healthier choices. Below, find our comprehensive guide to all things health and wellness to […]
Better recently hosted a virtual discussion sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. The event featured speakers from the Alzheimer’s Association, the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Better recently hosted a virtual discussion sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. The event featured speakers from the Alzheimer’s Association, the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Judy Owens knows all about the uproar surrounding the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the first new Alzheimer’s drug to be introduced in nearly two decades — and she’s fine with it. Her husband, Tony, was diagnosed with the devastating disease in 2010 at age 60. He had participated in two previous clinical trials […]
You’re probably pretty up to speed on the latest sunscreen rules, like reapply every 80 minutes and use one full ounce (that’s about two tablespoons) to cover an adult body, but there are some brand new regulatory requirements proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) you should know about. In an effort to […]
Here we are — on the other side of a once-in-a lifetime pandemic, with a new resolve to live a more healthy life. But, if we are honest, the odds say many of us already have reverted to our old ways. (French fries are a vegetable, right?) But if you think health care professionals cultivate […]
Since the Covid-19 vaccine became available late last year, it’s been surrounded by confusion. When can you get it? Will Illinois receive enough supplies? And the biggest question of all — if I’m fully vaccinated, when can I hug my family members and friends? With over 4 million doses administered in Illinois already, these questions […]
The best minds in interior design and architecture meet once a year at the PowerHouse Smart Luxury Conference, a national event that took place virtually this year on March 2 and 3. It was hosted by PowerHouse Smart, an international group based in Chicago that provides networking, education and referrals within the industry. The theme was […]
Exercise is one of the very best things you can do to keep your heart healthy and functioning. But, as you develop an exercise regime with your heart health in mind, you may be curious: Is it better to jump on the treadmill for a cardio workout or pick up some weights for a strength […]
