Why is the idea of improving our heart health so unattractive to us? The problem with cardiovascular disease is that…
Lesser-known cancers deserve far more attention By Nancy Maes Some cancers, such as breast, colon and lung, are well known.…
As the population grows, so does the need for effective primary care. Yet the number of family doctors has dwindled,…
Good pet health, like ours, begins with the diet By Eve Becker We know that our health, as humans, is largely…
Seasonal Affective Disorder a far cry from clinical depression By Jenny Allen We’ve all been there. It’s the dead of…
By Eve Becker Last January, Mark Kirk woke up with a headache. It worsened as the morning progressed, followed by…
A Look at the Chicago Childhood Obesity Epidemic By Morgan Lord When it comes to childhood obesity in Chicago, there’s…
Erectile dysfunction can damage self-esteem and hurt relationships. But if dealt with appropriately, it just might save your life. OK,…
The recipe for a successful return to normal activities By Nancy Maes When extensive pain makes knee or hip replacement…
Are the effects of arthritis just something we have to deal with as we age? By Karen Schwartz Ah, getting…
Retirement communities are no longer homes for the old folks By Karen Schwartz Walk into the independent living apartments of…
Celebs can afford to do it, can you? So many stories abound about celebrities in their late 30s or 40s…
What does tort reform mean for local doctors, insurance companies and you? By Morgan Lord Many of us have a…
More at stake than just fresh breath By Terri Yablonsky Stat Your mouth is home to billions of bacteria that…
Shining the spotlight on Chicago’s charitable organizations By Megy Karydes There is no shortage of nonprofit organizations doing great work…
Tenaciously Stubborn: How the good kind of stubbornness can actually save our lives By Kathleen Aharoni She kept returning to…