How to Make Your Own Granola Bars

Every night, when I pack lunches for the next day’s school and work, it becomes a chore to try to find something that’s tasty and healthy and won’t kill my budget. My kids love granola bars. I try to avoid … Continue reading

Obesity Leads to Fewer Brain Cells

A new study just released in the Journal of Human Brain Mapping showed that obese individuals have eight percent less brain tissue than normal-weight individuals and their brains look 16 years older than the brains of individuals who are at … Continue reading

Best Places to Run in Chicago

Chicago, Chicago, Chicago!! This great city offers tourists and locals so many different things to do. From inner city adventures to hitting the beaches of Lake Michigan, the Windy City has a rich history and lifestyle offerings. Chicago also offers … Continue reading

More to Love Recap: Week 5

On this week’s episode of More to Love, Luke took the girls to the beach where they not only bared their bodies in bathing suits, but also their insecurities, vulnerabilities and fears. As the competition for Luke’s coveted gold rings … Continue reading

Kids Mimic Their Friends’ Eating Habits

Kids have to deal with tremendous peer pressure. Unfortunately, that also applies to their eating habits. Researchers just released a study that examines how kids eat in relation to who they are around at the time. Those involved in the … Continue reading

Dance Your Ass Off Recap: Episode 9

It was semi-finals week on Dance Your Ass Off and the remaining four dance contestants received a va-va-va-voom makeover for a photo shoot with the magazine Life & Style. As they were primped and prodded, each of the contestants saw … Continue reading

Ruby Recap – Episode 2.8

Things were not the typical sunshine and roses for Ruby this week. What started out as a celebration spiraled into a lot of self-doubt, depression and fighting to find the motivation to go on. She weighed herself for the first … Continue reading