Your new endurance boost? Beet juice
Ten days before a triathlon, Lauren Goss is reaching for beet juice, a popular companion on the endurance circuit. "It gives you more endurance," Goss said. Jessica Cording, a New...
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Single women are big homebuyers in Chicago
Shopping for a Chicago condominium, Jennifer Jones realized her money could last a lot longer by buying, versus renting. Plus, she could renovate it to exactly her tastes, cobbling together...
Eat This: Sloppy Joseph stacked high with short rib, beans and chili
After British grocer and cafe Jolly Posh announced its closing of doors in October, fans might be wondering what's been in the works for the new, re-envisioned space. It reopened...
What to say when someone asks you to guess their weight or age
Q: Someone wants you to guess their weight or age. You have no idea, only that you don't want to offend them. But is declining to answer itself an insult?...
Change the way you cook with tomatoes
When it comes to processed foods, dietitians' advice is usually along the lines of "avoid them." But with tomatoes, Emmaline Rasmussen has a different take. "Tomatoes are really the one...
Travel for two: What to talk about before leaving town with a friend or partner
Two times, Dena Roche realized boyfriends were going to become breakups while traveling. The first time, her plus-one got jealous when someone pulled her onto the dance floor in Belize,...
Fatigue — and a love of family — prompted one man’s change of heart
The wake-up call Doug James needed came when he almost missed the birth of his youngest grandchild. A few years ago, the Park Ridge man noticed he was feeling a...
Five heart-healthy things cardiologists tell their family, friends
Yeah, yeah, you already know the basics. Don't smoke. Lay off the bacon-wrapped steak. But when cardiologists hang up their stethoscope for the day and head home from the office,...
You set up two friends. They hate each other. What to do?
You play matchmaker and set up two friends for a date. They hate each other. How should you handle this? "If at first you don't succeed, try again. Don't allow...
How to avoid Valentine’s Day cooking disasters
Recreating the romance of a restaurant at home might mean a few candles, a nice bottle of wine, a carefully crafted menu. But when cooking for a date for the...