Stories for a healthier life
We have all experienced the discomfort of a too-close conversation with a person whose breath reeks of their stinky lunch—or many lunches from days gone by. At…
Sorting out what’s fresh in your refrigerator is easy: Just check expiration dates or take a whiff from that milk carton. But your makeup bag? That’s a…
Squeezing in a good workout can be tough, what with everything else you’re doing at the gym: checking email, ogling the spin class, taking water breaks. Never…
As we get older, our vision changes—we all know that. From cataracts to blurriness, we see this deterioration as inevitable. But what we may not realize is…
Picking out a toothpaste can leave you scratching your head, reading about cavity prevention, plaque removal, whitening and sensitivity. Is it all just a…
A heart-healthy lifestyle is important for everyone, not just people who have existing health problems. Healthy habits can help keep your heart and blood…
We’ve all been there: You’re in an airport waiting for your flight to board. You’re lugging bags of clothes around the mall after a long day of shopping. Or,…
As the demand rises for chemical-free food ingredients, more manufacturers are embracing plant-based dye alternatives over synthetic food coloring. This shift…
There is an old proverb that says, “Without salt the feast is spoiled.” Research is recognizing this may be true. Health experts are requesting new studies be…
It’s Saturday night and your throat feels fiercely sore. You can breathe but feel incredibly uncomfortable. What do you do? You’re playing soccer with some…
Watch kids at play in a park and you’ll see a freedom of movement that only the young have. They run, jump, swing on monkey bars. The more daring ones balance…
If you live in an area where the winter months bring frigid temperatures, snow and ice, nearly every aspect of your life is impacted by the weather, including…
Whether you’re dealing with a crying baby, a squirmy toddler or a pouty grade-schooler with their arms crossed, it isn’t always easy to get kids to take…
When it comes to grooming, men have moved into a new age. We know exfoliation doesn’t have to do with plant life. We’re no longer using stodgy bars of soap to…
More than 50 years after the pill revolutionized family planning, women can now choose from a host of birth control options. Dr. Lizabeth Brooks, of Cleveland…
The popularity of meat-free meals has gotten bulkier recently, especially with the popular hashtag #MeatlessMonday taking center stage each week on social…
Recently, I enjoyed sitting and reading some New York Times fitness articles by Gretchen Reynolds. One article, "Sit Less, Live Longer?", noted that less…
As a primary care physician, Dr. Joseph Teel is used to seeing patients who want to get his medical advice—and then double-check it with another doctor. Don’t…
The Web is addictive, as are the machines that allow us access it. The Internet is the world’s largest slot machine, says Dr. David Greenfield, who has…
When tests at the doctor’s office didn’t give Shannon Garcia a good explanation for her stomach troubles, she was frustrated. So, the 34-year-old Romeoville,…
Pushups: Pushups may seem intimidating to someone who hasn’t worked out in quite some time, so Crum suggests starting with simple pushups against a wall to…
As you near the end of the year, and you’re smack in the middle of winter, it’s a good time to think about the vaccines you and your family need. The following…
Nutritionists agree it’s a healthy idea to “eat the rainbow,” and consume a variety of vegetables each day, and there are certain veggies that have been…
If you crack open almost any diet or fitness book, chances are there is a chapter dedicated to keeping a food journal. But the fact of the matter is food…