Health and Fitness
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Go wild. Stay smart. A dozen ways to enjoy a safe day at the forest preserves.Nov 02, 2026 3:34 pm - Every adventure in the Lake County Forest Preserves begins with a single step, but the best ones begin with a little preparation. Whether you’re exploring a woodland trail, paddling down the river or enjoying a picnic, a few smart habits can help ensure your visit is safe, relaxing and memorable.
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Harper College nursing instructor gives a stranger a second chance through bone marrow donationOct 30, 2026 1:10 pm - When Harper College Nursing Instructor Alessandra McNamara received a message in January saying she might be a bone marrow match for someone in need, she barely remembered joining the registry a decade earlier.
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Managing stress that comes with caring for a mentally ill loved oneOct 29, 2026 3:00 pm - Stress is often a side effect of caregiving, but those who care for loved ones with mental illness face particularly high rates of burnout, emotional distress and, most significantly, social isolation. National Stress Awareness Day is Wednesday, Nov. 4.
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‘Feels like home’: Round Lake family has spent over 300 nights in Ronald McDonald Houses to be near daughter with rare genetic conditionOct 29, 2026 6:44 am - Mia Polacek of Round Lake is a fighter. Just days after her birth, Mia was diagnosed with the rare genetic condition Trisomy 18. Now 7, she’s defied the odds. And her family has been able to stay close to her throughout her 400-plus days in Chicago-area hospitals because of local Ronald McDonald Houses.
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Clocks fall back this weekend, reigniting debate over daylight saving time: ‘You never fully catch up’
Oct 27, 2026 7:41 am - Chicagoans are once again debating whether an hour of daylight belongs in the morning or the evening as legislation to end the twice-yearly clock change stalls in the Senate. From doctors and dog walkers to drive-in operators, the dividing lines defy simple explanation.
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Chicago Marathoner from Westmont raises $26K for March of Dimes in honor of stillborn daughterOct 26, 2026 5:29 pm - Justin Hearld's wife delivered a stillborn daughter at 37 weeks pregnant, prompting the Westmont resident to take up running as an outlet for his grief. He decided to run the 2026 Chicago Marathon in his daughter’s memory while raising funds for March of Dimes.
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Children’s health: Why back to sleep, tummy to play is so importantOct 26, 2026 5:15 am - Babies should sleep on their backs for safety while supervised tummy time helps build muscles. Start tummy time from day one with 3-5 minutes sessions 2-3 times daily, gradually increasing to 15-30 minutes by week seven.
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Vernon Hills student draws inspiration from mom’s cancer battle to develop early detection toolOct 25, 2026 1:37 pm - Six years after his mother was diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian cancer, Vernon Hills High School junior Aarnav Garg is winning national recognition for developing an early detection tool that could help save women’s lives.
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Hawthorne Hill Nature Center in Elgin vying to have state’s only 2nd certified forest therapy trailOct 24, 2026 10:37 am - Hawthorne Hill Nature Center in Elgin is seeking accreditation for its east-side trail to become a certified forest therapy trail, which are designed to support slow-paced, sensory-driven wellness experiences rather than physical exercise or hiking. The only other certified trail in Illinois is in Quincy.
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Owner of prominent Elgin gym had passion for fitnessOct 23, 2026 4:00 am - Mike Wolff was a human dynamo. Jacked. Full of life. Passionate. Enthusiastic. Sometimes exceedingly blunt, but also kind and, especially, caring.
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