How a Paralympic Triathlete Stays Fit
Army veteran and bronze medalist Melissa Stockwell on her training routine, meal plan, and controlling a sweet tooth
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Simulating Alzheimer's with a VR Headset
A Chicago-born company believes mimicking the disease could help foster empathy in family and caregivers.
The End of an Epidemic
The number of people with food allergies has exploded in recent years. A dream team of Chicago researchers and scientists may have figured out why, and now they’re developing therapies that could remedy them.
Three Essential Resources for Chicagoans with Food Allergies
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Best of Chicago: Fitness & Beauty
Nicole Townsend, Aire Ancient Baths, Kendra Peterson of Drizzle Kitchen, and more
What Trauma Docs Know
At Chicago’s most intense ERs, the degree of mayhem rivals that of a war zone. Working there can take a heavy toll—and yield immense rewards.
Meet the Chicago Diet Guru Who Studies Not Eating
Nutrition researcher Krista Varady, Ph.D., has dedicated her career to intermittent fasting—and has a new approach to share.
Goat Yoga. That Is All.
The internet's favorite fitness trend has made its way from the Pacific Northwest to Chicago's Garfield Park. Sessions are sold out as of now, but you can jump on the waitlist here.
Mindfulness Matters for Kids, Too
Developmental psychologist Amanda Moreno, Ph.D., explains how mindfulness programs could help children buffer their stress.
This Might Hurt a Little
Being a guinea pig for a local pharmaceutical giant is no picnic. But for a few hardy souls, it’s a pretty sweet gig.