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LH Selman Gallery in Chicago is auctioning off some of the paperweight collection from the The Art Institute of Chicago.

Paperweight collectors can pick up a piece of history

December 17, 2018 at 5:36 p.m.

Blue glass circling the orb, a delicate green-leafed flower suspended inside, it seemed one of a kind. But the paperweight, instead, is a near duplicate of artwork already on display....

Make a plan to stop smoking

June 14, 2018 at 10:35 a.m.

Getting a checklist of the do's and don'ts for quitting smoking from a doctor might not be the most effective way for a smoker to stop. Physicians in Chicago's Cook...

Rescue workers, who had been clearing debris, remove their hats and bow their heads Sept. 28, 2001, at the site of the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attacks in New York.

9/11 responders might be sick and not even know why

August 8, 2019 at 5:33 a.m.

Making the decision to help 15 years ago might end Garrett Goodwin's life early. Goodwin, 39, was one of tens of thousands of people at Ground Zero right after the...

One in 10 people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, experience it in the summer, says one expert.

Seasonal depression hits in summer too

June 11, 2018 at 5:36 p.m.

Most people think of seasonal depression as the dark days of winter, when the sun sets before most leave their offices, and slogging through the snow creates cabin fever. But...

The affordable shore: Why Indiana living appeals to Chicago commuters

May 20, 2019 at 8:17 a.m.

When Beth Doherty found her future home in Indiana, it was by mistake. Visiting property her sister-in-law purchased in 2002, she discovered Beverly Shores, Ind., where she and her husband...

One doctor says that the optimal pace for jogging should let you sing and smile.

The benefits of jogging slowly

April 16, 2020 at 2:33 a.m.

Hiroaki Tanaka wants you to smile while jogging. That sometimes seems impossible — especially when people sprint past on a running path as you're chugging slowly behind. But according to...

China's Fu Yuanhui competes in the women's 100-meter backstroke final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on Aug. 8, 2016.

How menstrual cycles might affect Olympic athletes

August 21, 2019 at 7:44 p.m.

Watching female Olympians blast past opponents and smash records, Northwestern Medicine research assistant professor Lynn Rogers kept wondering one thing. Surely, many of the thousands of women competing had to...

Tips for couples becoming empty nesters

June 10, 2018 at 8:48 a.m.

When her oldest daughter was leaving for college, Veronica James was too emotional to step onto the plane. "I knew I would be a basket case," she said. Instead, she...

Six wild Burgundian snails are the star of the wood-grilled escargot ($12) at Le Sud. The Roscoe Village restaurant's version of this dish is not hiding in a pool of garlic butter or served in a scalding hot dish. Presented on a skewer, the mollusks are brushed with olive oil infused with herbs de provence before they're grilled, absorbing a delicate smoky flavor that lingers in your mouth. Tender and buttery, the snails are served with a few generous pats of herb butter that melt, adding another layer of fragrance and lusciousness. A side of green salad dressed with olive oil, lemon and salt provides a bright contrast to the skewer and a hearty country bread serves as a foundation for assembling a makeshift toast point. The portion is small, so make your dining companions order their own. $12. 2301 W. Roscoe St., 773-857-1985, <a href="https://lesudchicago.com/">lesudchicago.com</a> — Grace Wong

TVs in Chicago bars and restaurants driving us to distraction

May 2, 2019 at 12:42 p.m.

You know the feeling. Mid-thought, your conversation partner's eyes slowly drift upward, above your drinks and toward huge screens docked overhead. Televisions — they're everywhere. They gleam at us in...

How to buy a paddleboard

June 10, 2018 at 9:35 a.m.

All summer, you've been renting a paddleboard for an hour or two, gliding across the water in your new favorite activity. That rental price might nudge you toward investing in...

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