When Workouts Don’t Work: Why Less Is Sometimes More

Exercise is a proven component in losing weight and preventing cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but working out can serve as a physical stressor. Here's how to find an optimal balance. Read More »

Tidying Up The Bucket List: Deciding What We Really Want

Many people have a bucket list of things they want to make sure they experience. Tidying up that bucket list when it no longer reflects a person’s values and deepest desires makes sense. Read More »

Raising Environmentalists: Teachers Prep Kids for the Future

Educators are using hands-on lessons to get K-12 students not only interested in the world’s environmental priorities, but also actively participating in solutions. Read More »

When Older Pets Get Quirky: Dealing With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) can affect dogs or cats. Here are signs to look for, ways to care for the pet and tips for possibly preventing cognitive decline. Read More »

2019 Trinity Health Freedom Expo Brought Natural Health Community Together for Educational Weekend

Sponsored Content With 75 exhibitors and more than 45 nationally recognized speakers, the Tinley Park exhibit hall and lecture rooms provided plenty of opportunity to learn about natural health, including methods to overcome health challenges as well as the unique perspectives of each speaker and vendor. Attendees, exhibitors, and speakers alike shared excitement for the flourishing future of natural health. Read More »

Christmas Bird Counts

For birdwatchers, Christmas season lasts from December 14 through January 5. That’s when Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) are held throughout the Chicago region, the state, the nation and many other parts of the world. Read More »

Balancing Body and Brain

When our body and our brain are out of balance, our health suffers. The human body was designed for self-regulation and healing, but lifestyle, environmental stressors and genetics can affect that process. Read More »

Holiday Cheer

What is cherished the most by teens during the holiday season? Of course, we love our time off from school to relax with family and friends. Read More »

Cultivating The Next Generation of Conservationists

In this era of Internet and social media, the younger generation is facing the realization that environmental concerns illuminated by the media will one day be their responsibility to solve. Read More »

Three Simple Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress

Season’s greetings—laughter, delicious food and fond memories—promote good cheer, togetherness and sharing that will last a lifetime. Read More »