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All wellness stories from Chicago.
From the lakefront to neighborhood park districts, the city's outdoor aquatic options are wider — and more affordable — than most Chicagoans realize.
From Wicker Park smoothie bars to West Loop grain bowls, dietitians are pointing hungry Chicagoans toward spots that actually earn their health claims.
Chicago's wellness community is rethinking the afternoon rest — and the science says timing is everything.
You don't need a cushion, a guru, or a silent retreat in the mountains — just ten minutes and a willingness to sit still.
Chicago Park District's network of fitness centers is one of the city's best-kept secrets—here's how to use it.
Chicago's trails, lakefronts, and neighborhood streets are untapped meditation spaces—and practitioners say you don't need a cushion or a class to start.
From the lakefront to the 606, Chicago has more protected, low-stress bike corridors than most riders realize — here's where to start.
From lakefront yoga to Humboldt Park bootcamps, July is packed with no-cost ways to move your body alongside your neighbors.
Chicago's grocers, co-ops, and restaurant kitchens are stocking a growing arsenal of plant and alternative proteins — here's where to find them and what they'll cost you.
From Wicker Park to the Gold Coast, Chicagoans are overhauling their bedrooms — and sleep specialists say the details matter more than most people realize.
From Pilsen to Rogers Park, no-cost counseling and crisis services are closer than most Chicagoans realize.
From lakefront yoga to South Side boot camps, July's lineup of no-cost group workouts is longer than it's been in years.
Chicago researchers and wellness practitioners say these five strategies are backed by science — and you can start most of them today for free.
From Wicker Park to the Loop, a perfect storm of financial stress, screen habits, and post-pandemic anxiety is wrecking the city's sleep — and the science on fixing it has never been clearer.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans tried meditation for the first time last year — here's how Chicago's thriving wellness scene can help you actually stick with it.
Chicago's wellness community is doubling down on science-backed strategies as urban stress levels hit a post-pandemic high—here's what actually works.
From the lakefront to the South Side, community fitness events are doing more than burning calories — they're rebuilding neighborhood bonds one rep at a time.
From the lakefront to neighborhood side streets, the city's park system has quietly built a network of free workout stations that rivals anything you'd pay a monthly fee for.
With Lake Michigan humidity pushing heat indexes past 100°F this week, Chicagoans are underestimating how fast they're losing fluids — and plain water isn't always enough.
With rents up and grocery bills still stinging, Chicago's patchwork of community clinics, park programs, and nonprofit health initiatives means you don't have to choose between your budget and your body.
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