Fitness

Strong for Life

Moving beyond weight and size to build strength through perimenopause and beyond Article by Patti Noble | Photography by Sharmila Taylor For many women, midlife brings a quiet shift in the body—one that becomes harder to ignore over time. Yet for years, we’ve been told this stage is a kind of “crisis” to manage or fight, shaping how we feel, see, and think about ourselves in the process. We notice things feel different. Strength isn’t what it used to be. Energy comes and goes. Recovery takes...

Life + Culture

Nourishment for the Season

A tender guide, of the best foods, for a woman’s life, and all her seasons. Article by Klaudia Burian - NBC-HWC | Photography by Klaudia Burian In the early years of a woman’s life, it was not unusual for her body to magically get everything done, and run well on a diet cola, gooey cupcakes, cold pizza, and some cheezy corn chips. Even more magical, at the end of the day, there was still energy to spare. As the years pass however, women experience robust swings in their once regulated...

Health + Wellness

Generations of Care

Inside a mother daughter dental practice in Crystal Lake Article by Katie Bobrow | Photography by Ann Oleinik Most people do not look forward to going to the dentist. For many, it is something to check off a list rather than an experience to enjoy, but when an appointment feels comfortable, when the environment is welcoming, and the people put you at ease, it can change the feeling entirely. Drs. Kay and Amanda Henry have built a practice just like that in Crystal Lake. Their practice...

Life + Culture

Invest in the Nest

Homemade meals nourish the bottom line and health of all the birds in the nest. Article and Photography by Klaudia Burian “Love is communicated in food. Maybe that’s the magic we underestimate. It’s just as important as the nutrition in the food." - Alice Waters  Once upon a time, long before the myriad of competitive reality TV cooking shows, a curious young woman participated in a cooking competition with classically trained, creatively inspired chefs. She showed up cooking the way she...