All Stories from October 8, 2016 (Change date)
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Avoid drinking diet sodas during pregnancyOct 11, 2016 6:13 am - Q: My beverage of choice is diet soda, but my girlfriend told me I should stop drinking it now that I'm pregnant. Is she right? A: For some time now, research has shown ...
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Spend most of your day sitting? Try these exercises for strength, balanceOct 09, 2016 7:38 am - How do you choose the exercises that make up your workouts? Maybe you base it on exercises you like or exercises you're familiar with. Or maybe you have certain areas of...
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Your health: Brain games don't improve everyday cognition, researchers sayOct 14, 2016 6:23 am - Do brain games help with cognition? Spend enough time playing "brain-training" games, and you'll get pretty good at games. But you won't necessarily get better at anyth...
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Midwest travel: See architectural wonders for free during Open House ChicagoOct 12, 2016 6:13 am - Chicago Open House Chicago Explore the architectural treasures of the city's diverse neighborhoods for free during Chicago Architecture Foundation's Open House Chicago. ...
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Author events: Beach Boys' Mike Love signs new book in NapervilleOct 12, 2016 6:13 am - • Meet "I'm From Division Street" author Kenneth N. Green as he discusses his book at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. Free. For de...
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App reviews: Frantic Architect, LoopOct 09, 2016 7:37 am - Frantic Architect In the game Frantic Architect, players have the task of building a tower one block at a time. The catch is that you can only build with a well-tim...
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Analysis: Is Google Home ready for your family?Oct 09, 2016 7:34 am - Google seems to think we live lonely lives. As it positions its Google Home as a flexible virtual assistant, it doesn't seem to know what to do if a Google home is full ...
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Review: PlayStation VR is living-room readyOct 09, 2016 7:37 am - Sony's PlayStation VR sets a new bar for the mass-market appeal of virtual reality. Sure, the headset isn't exactly cool looking, but it's lighter and more attractive th...
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7 random things you can now buy on Facebook MarketplaceOct 09, 2016 7:34 am - You already use Facebook to find old friends, connect with co-workers and share pictures of your cat. Now you can also use it to offload your couch or to buy a used trac...
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Google has its own phones; now it must fix its retail strategyOct 09, 2016 7:34 am - Google unveiled new hardware from smartphones and smart speakers to wireless routers on Tuesday. It was a yearlong odyssey that involved design, supply chain negotiation...