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UIC Business program takes advantage of online learning with Zoom speaker series
The Institute for Leadership Excellence and Development (iLEAD) Professional Development Program in UIC Business discovered a big perk when classes moved online during the spring — the creation of the Professional Development Program Guest Speakers Series.
It was a two-week-long run of professionals sharing their work histories, advice and answering questions from business students enrolled in BA100, 220 and 420 — all via Zoom. From April 13-24, 13 guest speakers shared their expertise and an...
Caregiving Challenges
What to look for when transitioning to memory care
For families who have a loved one with dementia, the many challenges — the emotional burden, constant unknowns and high cost of care, to name just a few — may feel endless and unrelenting.
More than 16 million family caregivers in the U.S. provide unpaid care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. And that constant caregiving takes a toll on the caregiver.
“It’s exhausting and tax...
Denver Winter Magic: Guided by Locals
We wanted to share some of our favorite Denver-area spots and activities that have been introduced to us by this welcoming city.
Fall Into Santa Fe, NM | Meow Wolf’s 5 Day Itinerary
We’ve collected a week’s worth of thrills—some day trips, half-day excursions, and some quicker outings—that you can sprinkle around as you choose. Setting out into the greater New Mexico from The City Different, no itinerary should be the same, so make yours magic.
Where Does It Hurt?
Untreated or mistreated chronic pain can lead to the pangs of depression.
Alcohol and Fat Loss: How to Enjoy Drinks Without The Weight Gain (Or Guilt)
If your goal is fat loss, the rules of alcohol have changed. It's not just about the color of your liquor or just sticking to wine (a common myth). The rules of alcohol and fat loss start simple: one drink is no harm to any weight loss goal. But, beyond that amount, it becomes a slippery slope of how much, how often, and what you can do to ensure that what you eat after you drink doesn't become your enemy.
Car Safety for Road-Warrior Parents
Whether you’re off on a road trip or running errands on crowded city streets, keep your child safe by having the correct car seat in your vehicle, buying safe car seat accessories and keeping your attention focused on the road.
When Swimmers Sink
Take a closer look at a man’s sperm cells and you’ll learn about more than just his fertility.
Grill Healthier this Summer
This year, before putting your Kiss the Cook apron on, check out these tips from Karen Collins, nutrition adviser to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), and grill healthier.
Feeling Hungry? Learn the Truth About Hunger Pangs
The real story behind hunger pangs--straight from the source...
Unregulated? An Inside Look at the Scarcity of Safe Supplements
No matter the reason you might be taking supplements—maybe you need more protein, you’re a vegetarian needing more iron, or your doctor has told you to bump up your Vitamin D—the supplement shelves can feel like a foreign subway system.
A Hazy Shade of Healthcare: What does tort reform mean for local ...
A Hazy Shade of Healthcare: What does tort reform m...
"What'll It Be, Sugar?"
The bittersweet truth about artificial sweeteners...