Family Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Pavlinac discusses the importance of immunizations in this month’s episode. She breaks down the the diseases that vaccines protect you from, how vaccines work, the recommended vaccine schedule for infants, children, and adults. She also discusses myths regarding vaccines. Schedule your vaccine appointment If you or your child are overdue on … Read more
Have you ever looked in your pantry only to come across a can of unsweetened coconut milk (or pumpkin or beans) with a “best before” date of 2021? Perhaps you’ve discovered a jar of jam you moved into the house with, a spice blend from a mystery recipe you made once or any number of … Read more
Bringing others food is the universal language of love, compassion and the quiet way people care for one another when life gets hard. In an ages-old tradition, people bring food when life gets difficult or busy: After a death in the family, after surgery or during an illness, with the arrival of a baby, when … Read more
Creatine, a compound of three amino acids and generally stored in the muscles, has long been used by athletes for that added boost. But the supplement, considered safe if used as directed, is having a day in women’s health. Besides improving strength and function, it has been shown to maintain bone and muscle mass during … Read more
Andrew Magurany. wellness instructor and personal trainer, demonstrates exercises to help seniors improve balance. For most people, fitness goals and regimens tend to evolve. For example, aggressive muscle-building and mile-stacking as a youngster may shift toward maintenance and management as the years pile up. And for older adults, that shift should also include a new … Read more
Get Healthy: Carol Slager: Proper pairings when storing fruits and veggies can keep them fresher and tastier longer By Carol Slager, Times correspondent April 27, 2026 Understanding which fruits and vegetables store well together and which ones do not can help cut down on waste. It’s easy for me to spend a good amount of … Read more
Get Healthy: Latest federal nutritional guidelines turn old recommendations upside down with pros and cons By Christine Bryant, Times correspondent April 15, 2026 The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the most recent version featuring the traditional food pyramid turned upside down, can help shape public health messaging and nutrition education. Sarah Kolb is a registered dietitian … Read more
Patients don’t often walk into appointments asking about the federal dietary guidelines or visual tools including the food pyramid, UChicago Medicine registered dietitian Sarah Kolb said. Instead, many arrive with general nutrition messages they’ve picked up from friends, social media or the latest diet trends. Yet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the most recent version … Read more
Get Healthy: Carol Slager: Orange cauliflower, broccolini and more make the veggie portion of your plate sing By Carol Slager, Times correspondent Mar 16, 2026 Orange, purple and green cauliflower and broccolini pack all the benefits of their traditional cousins while adding flare and flavor. Carol Slager suggests brightening your veggie choices with colored versions … Read more
Get Healthy: Robust diagnostics, advanced therapies just the beginning in improved cancer survival rates By Christine Bryant, Times correspondent Mar 11, 2026 More patients are living long-term thanks to advances in screening, targeted therapies and coordinated care. Dr. Eduardo Braun is an oncologist/hematologist on staff at Powers Health and co-medical director of Powers Health Cancer … Read more