What do taking a vacation and being near the water have in common? They both make you not just happier, but healthier, too. Vacations can reduce stress, improve productivity, decrease burnout and even lower the risk of heart attack. More time spent near the water boosts physical and mental wellbeing as well — contributing to […]
Dr. Michael A. McGee, M.D., M.P.H. of Crown Point, Indiana is not only an emergency room physician and CEO of Chicago’s first Black-owned urgent care clinic, Premier Urgent Care — he is also the 2022 Red Cross Blood Services Hero Award recipient. During the fall of 2021, Dr. McGee partnered with the Red Cross and […]
Adrenaline and après-ski — that perfect mix of thrill and chill — finds an ideal home in Park City, Utah. This harmony between adventure and serenity is what earns snowy Park City its bucket-list status as a place where everyone from Olympic athletes, families and leisure enthusiasts, to film buffs who flock in for the […]
If you hear Orlando and immediately think Walt Disney World, you’re not alone. But when it comes to Florida theme parks, the House of Mouse is far from the only game in town. Just 20 minutes down the road, Universal Orlando Resort gives Disney World a run for its money with two theme parks, a […]
If you hear Orlando and immediately think Walt Disney World, you’re not alone. But when it comes to Florida theme parks, the House of Mouse is far from the only game in town. Just 20 minutes down the road, Universal Orlando Resort gives Disney World a run for its money with two theme parks, a […]
Whether you’re looking to wander the streets of a new city exploring buzzy restaurants, bars and shops, or if you’re looking for an island getaway to escape from your daily routine, here are Better’s top picks for destinations both near and far to visit this year. Wherever you travel, consider how you can give back […]
Whether you’re looking to wander the streets of a new city exploring buzzy restaurants, bars and shops, or if you’re looking for an island getaway to escape from your daily routine, here are Better’s top picks for destinations both near and far to visit this year. Wherever you travel, consider how you can give back […]
As we close the chapter on 2022, we asked some of our favorite Chicago-area photographers to share their standout image from the year. Here are their favorite images, and the stories behind them. Avinash Biradar “Morning Stillness – Chicago is such a busy city, buzzing with all kinds of noise. But, early morning sunrise is […]
Recently, one of track and field’s most decorated female athletes, Sanya Richards-Ross, completed her first-ever runDisney race, a 5K during the runDisney Wine & Dine Half-Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World. The four-time Olympic gold medalist is no stranger to crossing a finish line, but lacing up and running this race was a meaningful milestone […]
Recently, one of track and field’s most decorated female athletes, Sanya Richards-Ross, completed her first-ever runDisney race, a 5K during the runDisney Wine & Dine Half-Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World. The four-time Olympic gold medalist is no stranger to crossing a finish line, but lacing up and running this race was a meaningful milestone […]
