Health and Fitness
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How to start a morning exercise routineSep 08, 2016 11:00 pm - How do I start a morning exercise routine? It can be challenging, but with some tips from the fitness experts at Good Shepherd Health and Fitness Center in Barrington, I...
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How long do you want to live? Life can be rewarding after the age of 80Sep 08, 2016 11:00 pm - Are you afraid of growing old? What's your ideal life expectancy? A new study revealed some surprising results when it comes to aging. They found that some younger adult...
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Get fit for less at the Schaumburg Park DistrictSep 07, 2016 11:00 pm - Get a boost on the road to fitness. The Schaumburg Park District is offering 15 percent off all personal training packages in September. Training is offered at three fi...
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How to tighten food budget without skimping on nutritionSep 07, 2016 6:00 am - As I've reflected on our summer months, the fun moments and the misses, I've noticed that the money we spent on activities skyrocketed - paddleboarding has become a fami...
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Bloomingdale cancer survivor spreads message of prostate healthSep 06, 2016 5:20 am - Don Koz knows men don't spend a lot of time talking about their health. And when they do, the Bloomingdale resident says, "we certainly don't talk about our prostates." ...
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Unusual workouts star in Lisle charity's new health fairSep 05, 2016 6:00 am - If bouncing on a trampoline has never seemed like a workout, think again. If going downhill skiing seems possible only during Colorado vacations, think again. These and...
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High-intensity vs. aerobic training: Which is better?
Sep 04, 2016 7:30 am - If you had a choice, would you exercise really hard for one minute or moderately for 45 minutes? Pressed for time, you probably picked the first option. According to a r...
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The science of cute: Why photos of baby animals make us happy
Sep 04, 2016 7:00 am - It has a chubby little body, a big head and floppy little limbs. It giggles and squeals. But unlike a human baby, it is also bright yellow and makes a springing noise wh...
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Constable: Paraplegic mentor goes mermaid to help kidsSep 04, 2016 6:30 am - For Arlington Heights native Kelsey Ibach, the trickiest part of scuba diving might be getting dressed. “Wet suits are hard enough to get on normally,” says Ibach, 27, w...
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Your health: Five myths about your eyesSep 03, 2016 7:30 am - Five truths about your eye health Harvard Medical School debunked five common myths about your eyes and keeping them healthy. Myth: Doing eye exercises will del...