Winter’s on sale — it’s time to shop for boots
It's that time again. The time of the year when winter boots are on sale. You want to scoop them up at a great price, but you also know the...
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When things become too much: How to help a hoarder
When Bec and Lee Shuer were dating, she thought all of the stuff crammed into Lee's house belonged to him and his roommates. When they later moved into a studio...
It’s not just you — breakups in your 30s are uniquely hard
This breakup felt different. Neil and his girlfriend were considering making big life changes for each other — him moving from Chicago to New York, for one. So when the...
Miracle Flights brings young patients and medical specialists together with free airfare
Sitting on a bed at Lurie Children's Hospital, Levi Krystosek, 10, rubbed a sore spot on his foot. Levi was born with a rare disease that causes abnormal bone development,...
Is your bed hurting your back?
Is the way you're sleeping contributing to your back pain? Dr. Todd Sinett, a New York-based chiropractor and author of "Three Weeks to a Better Back," said that mattresses or...
‘Hate has no home here’ campaign, started in North Park, goes viral
A message coined by one Chicago child and held aloft by another is inspiring a viral campaign against hate. The "Hate has no home here" poster, bright blue and featuring...
Simplest cookbook in world turns out to be too simple
The tree had been lugged up the stairs, the holiday music was selected and ready to play. It seemed the perfect night for a roasted chicken — an Instagram-perfect meal...
Here’s why you shouldn’t get a massage after drinking alcohol
Don't schedule that relaxing Saturday-morning massage the day after partying. Why? Think of what happens right after you get a massage. Usually, the therapist will offer you water. That's because...
You’re drinking too much. How to cut back
Maybe your 2015 ended with a bang of booze. If you're nursing a holiday hangover, perhaps it's time for a change. Recently, readers responded to a column by Andy Boyle...
How boxing can help with Parkinson’s disease
When people think of things that can help their brain, they consider mental gymnastics like crossword puzzles. And those are helpful. But Dr. Pete Schmidt from the National Parkinson Foundation...