The Fountain of Youth is mere fiction, but the truth is frequent exercise can help people age better and live a healthier life, health experts say.
Cancer, osteoporosis and hypertension are just some of the illnesses that can be prevented or maintained with exercise. Read more about this fascinating topic here
When you look better, you feel better and sometimes the perfect product can help you put your best face forward. Here are some of my favorite beauty picks of the week.
The next time you come down with a case of the sniffles, you can get the treatment you need at the Walgreens Take Care Clinic.
Take Care Clinics are walk-in clinics staffed by board certified nurse practitioners who are trained to treat people ages 18 months and older. The highly skilled nurses can administer vaccinations, give physicals, and even write prescriptions.
For more information about a Take Care Clinic near you, take a look at this video.
While the snow outside may indicate otherwise, Spring will be here before we know it and that means most of us will be wearing less clothing and showing more skin. But if you have small spider veins or varicose veins on your legs, you might be hesitant to slip into a cute skirt or pair of shorts.
The stats are out ... and if you live in certain counties in Illinois, the results aren't so good!
According to a new report by the County Health Rankings, Cook County residents are some of the unhealthiest in the state.
It may be chilly outside, but that's no excuse to kick your active lifestyle to the curb. Below, some great ways to have fun and get moving this weekend.
Ice Skate at Millennium Park--Strap on some skates (you can rent them for $10) and race around the city's magnificent outdoor rink. You'll get your heart pumping and your legs will feel the burn as you take in breathtaking views of the skyline.
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Cupid's calling. What will you be wearing when you answer the door?
Here are some great ways to get ready for a romantic night out.
LIPS
Make sure your pucker leaves a pretty impression this Valentine's Day. Use fun, flirty lip colors to help celebrate the day of love. Estee Lauder's Love Your Lips collection features superbly feminine lipstick tones (Rich Berry and Lush Rose) and companion glosses (Cherry Kiss and Coral Kiss) that add just a touch of shine.
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Best Winter Moisturizer: Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream
Made from antarcticine (an exctract native to Antarctica) it's no wonder this face cream is the ultimate weapon against frigid winter temps and brutal Chicago winds. Spread a small amount of this non-greasy cream all over your face and neck before bed and you'll be rewarded with 24 hours of hydration when you wake up.
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Best Makeup Remover: Dermalogica Precleanse
The cleansing process becomes less of a chore and more of an enjoyable ritual when you're armed with the best products on the market. Melt away makeup and excess sebum with this lightweight and divinely fragrant precleanse oil. Use gentle, circular motions to massage the oil all over your face. Follow with Dermalogica's Special Cleansing gel.
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