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Anderson Candy Shop on Main Street in Barrington offers a huge variety of treats.

Craving something sweet? Indulge at these suburban shops

The suburbs have many great places to satisfy your sweet tooth, from home-baked cookies and cakes to creamy ice cream. From whimsical cupcake creations to handcrafted cho...

Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods starting in the 2010s have thrown cold water on that.

Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health

A growing number of public health experts say if you choose to drink alcohol, you should drink as little as possible.

We know late-night screens are bad for sleep. How do you stop doomscrolling in bed?

Our brains need to wind down before bedtime to get the restorative deep sleep that helps our bodies function. Yet over half of Americans are still scrolling within an hour of going to sleep.

In a video posted to social media, forest preserve district President Daniel Hebreard responded to Colbert and invited him to be part of a sequel video that plans to incorporate the costumes from the first cicada video with real cicadas after emergence.

DuPage County Forest Preserve invites Stephen Colbert to be featured in follow-up cicada video

A viral cicada video that the DuPage County Forest Preserve District put out last week has reached new and national heights, inviting attention from the likes of CNN, NPR...

Actress and singer Lisa Donahey poses for a photo in her backyard in Los Angeles. Donahey, 54, started Mounjaro under a doctor’s care a year ago at 260 pounds to address her Type 2 diabetes. Her weight has since dropped to a little less than 190 pounds. Having used the medication to give her “a kick-start,” Donahey said she plans to wean herself off Mounjaro once she loses another 40 pounds.

What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

Recent injected drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic are reshaping the U.S. health and fitness industries.

Monotony is not beneficial to mental health, so it's important for everyone to try to plan some time for taking a break.

Boost your mental well-being. Take a vacation!

The mental health advantages of taking a vacation can’t be underestimated — and it’s just as important for people with special needs.

Poised For Success in Lombard helps women get back on their feet by offering business attire for job interviews.

Poised For Success empowers women through clothes

When you look good, you feel good. Poised For Success in Lombard wholeheartedly believes in that motto.The nonprofit social service agency offers business appropriate attire for women through an agency referral program.