Health and Fitness
-
Edman’s sense of humor a plusMar 12, 2012 5:00 am - “Cathi is funny,” says trainer George Gersch who’s paired with the Daily Herald’s Catherine Edman. “She has the remarkable ability to find humor in just about anything, ...
-
Women found to have rare egg-producing stem cellsMar 12, 2012 5:00 am - If the report is confirmed, harnessing those stem cells might one day lead to better treatments for women left infertile because of disease or simply because they’re get...
-
Kudos to Harper for special needs enrichment classesMar 12, 2012 5:00 am - My job, as a father of a son with autism, is to advocate for him and all special needs young adults, who after high school either graduate or stay in a high school adult...
-
Readers cheer on the Fittest LosersMar 12, 2012 5:00 am - “Keep a food diary; any small notebook will work. Writing down everything you eat and drink not only makes you more cognizant of your daily calorie intake, it becomes a ...
-
Japanese still need hope and help, says suburban ministerMar 11, 2012 7:00 am - A message of hope can help prevent suicide among still-suffering Japanese tsunami victims, says a suburban minister who this week will make his fourth trip to his native...
-
Bulls’ Watson to help fundraiser for Maine West studentMar 10, 2012 12:17 pm - Chicago Bulls point guard C.J. Watson will headline a bowling fundraiser Sunday in Algonquin to benefit a Maine West High School student who has been diagnosed with an a...
-
Disabled housing proposal causes stir in WheelingMar 09, 2012 5:00 pm - A new supportive housing complex for low-income residents with disabilities may be coming to Wheeling next year, but some neighbors have concerns about what the complex ...
-
$100 or $1,000? Wide price range for birth controlMar 09, 2012 8:18 am - WASHINGTON — What does birth control really cost anyway? It varies dramatically, from $9 a month for generic pills to $90 a month for some of the newest brands — plus a ...
-
Schaumburg Twp. closing Spectrum Teen CenterMar 06, 2012 1:00 pm - 17 jobs will be eliminated
-
Electrical stimulation may improve memoryMar 05, 2012 5:48 am - Stimulating the brain with an electrical current can improve memory, according to a study that suggests a novel approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Re...