4 organizations offer unexpected, active approaches to mental health therapy in Chicago Sometimes a single experience can change everything, shifting…
Here’s what you need to know about therapy apps If you’ve tried to book a therapy session lately, you may…
More men are seeking help, but roadblocks to treatment remain Through college, graduate school, and into an active and successful…
While adults have been the hardest hit by Covid-19 infections, children of all ages remain vulnerable to the pandemic’s many…
The coronavirus pandemic, with all of its stressors, has triggered anxiety, depression, and other disorders When Covid-19 caused businesses to…
Rogers Behavioral Health After experiencing postpartum anxiety following the birth of her second child, Kim Nowak pursued a career in…
Since the end of January, Isa Sanchez, a senior at Whitney Young High School, had been working on her senior…
We may dance through life, but how many of us dance through therapy? Much of our communication is nonverbal, yet…
When chronic pain strikes, depression and anxiety can follow Chronic pain is more than a physical problem. Those who suffer…
Even under the best of circumstances, it’s challenging for immigrants to adjust to a new life in a new country.…
Cappy Lindsey catches the blue agate crystal as it falls from her necklace pendant. She bought the crystal with her…
Our minds are one of the most powerful things about us. Everything from our physical health to our sense of…
When faced with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety or other symptoms of the mind and brain, it can…
Factors within and beyond our bodies impact our health. External factors include air quality, water quality, and access to nature.…
Transportation produces nearly a third of Illinois’s greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers have linked diesel emissions with low birth weights, respiratory…
Illinois looks nothing like it did 150 years ago and beyond. Only .01% of the Prairie State’s prairies remain. People,…
In their annual health rankings, researchers look at the factors that influence an area’s overall health, rating the healthiest counties…
Turning 18? Graduating high school? Make sure your medical affairs are in order with a healthcare power of attorney. Like…
Health literacy nonprofits highlight crucial need for patient advocacy The U.S. healthcare system is daunting, and often people have to…
Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act – HB3739 This law upgrades Illinois’ outdated water infrastructure and protects human and…
Concerned healthcare workers in Illinois and Indiana are calling on The Joint Commission to add a safe staffing standard to…
If you love your coffee, you’re far from alone. Most Americans enjoy their daily cuppa joe at an average of…
In early December 2021, I was seeing a physical therapist for a shoulder injury. During one of my visits, the…
The coronavirus arrived like an unwelcome guest two years ago, and since then, people have grown weary of the infectious…
It’s a fight against time — our age versus our health. Getting old ain’t for the weak. It is for…
Being unable to access menstrual products takes a mental and physical toll on students, says Em Rabelais, PhD, RN, a…
The dietary supplement industry brings in billions of dollars each year, with an estimated 90,000 products on the market, including…
A healthy gut is the foundation of overall health and wellness, regulating immune health, supporting mental well-being, and encouraging the…
The United Nations this month released a major climate change report, the first of its kind in eight years. The report…
Almonds are nutrient powerhouses. Whether consumed whole, chopped, sliced, or ground into almond flour or almond butter, this deliciously satisfying…
When it comes to frosty treats, ice cream reigns supreme and remains one of America’s favorite desserts, whether as a…
What a year it’s been. We looked back at Chicago Health’s most-read stories of 2020, based on the number of…
Chicago Health turned 10 this year, and while other major events took a priority over our planned celebration, we’re proud…
The old axiom “you are what you eat” holds true. What we eat can play a huge role in the…
One of the most viral conspiracy news stories in 2019 accused a coordinated group of physicians, federal organizations, and pharmaceutical…
A salute to the inspiring individuals who’ve made a difference during the Covid-19 pandemic Covid-19 may have initially shut down…
Above photo: Art Ballard, 91, is a retired jeweler in Monrovia, California, who relies on a gym — which he…
A hearty congratulations goes to Chicago Health writers and designers who have won several recent prestigious journalism awards! Chicago Health received 5…
With millions of people in Illinois unemployed, under lockdown and caring for loved ones, we’ve developed a list of local…
In our culture, we expect results fast. And while it may not be possible to wake up tomorrow 10 pounds…
With recreational marijuana legal in Illinois as of January 1, people have been lining up — in some instances, down…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I had a fainting spell the other day, which had never happened to me before in my…
Coach and author Sharkie Zartman remembers coaching at a youth volleyball tournament and observing a match between two very good…
When the new Big Thing in health is, you know, healthy, we celebrate. (All hail, avocado toast on whole-wheat bread!)…
Chicago innovators are ushering in a new era of care and connectivity “Healthcare” and “excitement” aren’t always two words you…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I keep reading about disappointing drug trials to help prevent and treat…
Health is not about blood pressure, weight, sugar and cholesterol levels — those are indicators, wake-up alerts. Health is about…
Human beings have a built-in need for friendships. Friends help us through the pressures of everyday living and the havoc…
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: My wife says that I worry too much and it’s bad for…
Brilliant red tomatoes tug heavily at their vines, ripe and plump with the flavor and fragrance of summer. Tomatoes were…
