Simulating Alzheimer's with a VR Headset By Cindy Kuzma A Chicago-born company believes mimicking the disease could help foster empathy in family and caregivers. Read more
Three Essential Resources for Chicagoans with Food Allergies By Lauren Williamson There's an app for that. Read more
The End of an Epidemic By Lauren Williamson The number of people with food allergies has exploded in recent years. A dream team of Chicago researchers may have figured out why. Read more
Meet the Chicago Diet Guru Who Studies Not Eating By Cindy Kuzma Nutrition researcher Krista Varady, Ph.D., has dedicated her career to intermittent fasting—and has a new approach to share. Read more
Mindfulness Matters for Kids, Too By Cindy Kuzma Developmental psychologist Amanda Moreno, Ph.D., explains how mindfulness programs could help children buffer their stress. Read more
Big Pharma Guinea Pig: The Hardest Easy Job By Rod O’Connor If you don't mind the occasional rash, vomiting, diarrhea, or 14-day headache, testing drugs in clinical trials can be a "sleep-away camp for adults" that pays pretty well. Read more
What Your Bedtime Says About Your Longevity By Cindy Kuzma A new study reveals how being a night owl affects your health. Read more
What's the Connection Between Coffee and Marijuana? By Christen Gall They affect the same part of the brain, but in opposite ways. Here, your burning questions answered. Read more
Raise a Glass to Chicago’s Next Big Nutrition Brand By Cindy Kuzma The local entrepreneurs behind Coco5, Protein20, and KRā capitalize on a serious thirst for natural, nutritious drinks. Read more
