Connie Lauerman

The start of a new year is the traditional time in our society to assess the past and think about fresh starts. Those espousing Eastern philosophies would be more likely...

There's no doubt that we need calcium to maintain strong bones. But few of us consume enough broccoli, greens, nuts, tofu and dairy products to meet the daily requirements. Calcium...

Think twice before tying one on. The effects are worse than the morning-after throbbing head, queasiness, fatigue and dry mouth. Alcohol hangovers have cardiac, neurological and psychiatric consequences, according to...

Balance is the byword of our times. Volunteers from Sahaja Yoga International, a nonprofit organization active in more than 80 countries, believe that they can help people achieve balance through...

Stock up on handkerchiefs and tissues. The season of runny noses is upon us in all its messy, drippy, sniffling glory. As the last leaves fall from the trees and...

One of the best parts of the holiday season is remembering. You have to reach deep into memory to celebrate holidays like the ones you had as a child. In...

There are lots of Web sites dedicated to the potential Y2K disaster, but Sally Strackbein's y2kkitchen.com gets down to the really important issues, namely, "What's for dinner?" Not only are...

Shakespeare takes a zany turn Saturday night at the Oak Park Festival Theatre's Shakespeare's Shorts. An unlikely array of lawyers, elected officials, ministers and others will interpret the Bard's most...

In the old days boxing matches were held in nasty, sweaty, dank places, but these days even pugilism has gone upscale. Dominic Pesoli, founder of 8 Count Productions, is bringing...

The Shedd Aquarium has a whale of a New Year's Eve celebration planned for kids and families. Revelers will be treated to a scavenger hunt, a dance party complete with...