Alison Bowen

The young doctor cried in a stairwell, overwhelmed. Scheduling issues unexpectedly stripped away a weekend to visit his father, recently diagnosed with cancer. The night before, his wife had announced...

Whether it's during boot camp or a yoga class, sometimes you just need a boost of energy. Dr. Joseph Cardillo, author of "Body Intelligence: Harness Your Body's Energies for Your...

While pregnant, most women expect to feel the impending joy of motherhood. But for many that's replaced by depression. Although awareness of postpartum depression has increased in recent years, and...

Summer is a busy travel season, so how do you protect yourself from muscle and back pain caused by carrying luggage? Traveling with suitcases and backpacks is an easy way...

Warmer weather means its time for pedicure season. But take a peek at your feet — ankles, toes, heels — before you step into a pedicure chair. Podiatrist Jacqueline Sutera,...

Is there any way to avoid the strain and arch pain that come from contorting your foot for hours in heels? Naperville podiatrist Dr. Marlene Reid says there's hope. Focus...

The stallion kicked out, nostrils flaring. In the ring, it faced off against a 32-year-old former infantryman. Months ago, Mitchell Reno was sitting in a hotel room with a half-gallon...