What's your state's most common dream? In Illinois, it's losing teeth and in Wisconsin, it's roosters
The most common dream in Wisconsin is about roosters, while a common dream in Indiana is falling.
At 'Freedom Boat Clubs' in Chicago, members can borrow boats without hassles of ownership
There's a saying about boat ownership: The happiest two days in your life are the day you buy a boat, and the day you sell it. But a Chicago business is offering the joys of boating on Lake Michigan without the hassles of boat ownership.
New sleep report finds Chicagoans not worried about sleep, lots of remote workers taking naps during work
They found that people in Las Vegas, Baltimore, Denver, Seattle and Boston searched the most often about sleep-related issues. People in Chicago, New York City, Phoenix, Los Angeles and San Antonio searched the least.
Suburban Chicago plant store 'Herbs & the Burbs' gives away plants every weekend
TJ Johnson owns Herbs & the Burbs in Flossmoor. She said she started her “Free Plant Saturdays” at a time when she was thinking about closing her shop. She was stressed out, and she said that during her morning meditation, she realized that all she wanted to do was share plants – so she decided to just give the plants away.
Suburban Chicago lifeguards honored for saving woman who collapsed during water aerobics class in Joliet
The Red Cross said that last June, Marge Bell collapsed while doing water aerobics at the Inwood Athletic Club in Joliet. Lifeguards Julia Castillo and Cole Kics got Bell out of the water, and together with Aquatics Superintendent Lauren Ryan, started CPR.
Chicago woman reverses diabetes after losing 143 pounds
Lisa Dove, 47, from Chicago, has lost 143 pounds since January 2021. Although Dove grew up in a "very fit family," the mom of three said that after her last two kids were born, she started to gain weight.
Chicago fitness club East Bank mandating vaccines for members, staff
A popular downtown Chicago fitness club is now making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory.
Free outdoor concerts, fitness classes returning to Rosemont park
Free outdoor concerts and fitness classes are returning to Rosemont's Parkway Bank Park this summer.
Chicago nun runs marathon on treadmill, raises $108K for charity
Meet the nun on the run.
Trump defends trips to golf courses, says it's his 'exercise' and he plays 'very fast'
Saturday’s trip was Trump’s 275th visit to a golf club as president.
Kids are spending more than recommended time on screens amid COVID-19 pandemic
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
What to expect from gyms and fitness studios as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic
Gyms and fitness studios are tasked with developing strict protocols as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
AP-NORC poll: Many in US won't return to gym or dining out
About a quarter of Americans say someone in their household has lost a job amid that downturn, and about half have lost household income, including layoffs, pay cuts, cut hours or unpaid time off.
California owner defies orders and opens gym, calling it essential
"I'm big on the Constitution," Jacob Lewis said. "So if you want to wear a mask, wear a mask. If you don't, don't. If you want to come in, great, use it. If you don't want to come in, stay at home."
Simulation research shows COVID-19 can spread farther by those exercising outdoors
They’re too small to see, but knowing they exist could play a big role in avoiding COVID-19.
'Knees and toes!' Man shows seniors around the world how to stay active during coronavirus pandemic
Described as a "national treasure," 96-year-old Bob Fulton is showing fellow residents of the United Kingdom and seniors around the world that you can still keep active while being isolated at home during this novel coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus and the gym: Be 'super careful' at public facilities, doctor suggests
There’s nothing like a good workout to blow off steam — but are trips to the gym safe amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak?
Woman drops 112 pounds, wins beauty pageant after fiancé dumped her for being too fat
Jen Atkin shed 112 pounds - going from 238 pounds to 126 pounds in two years - to bag herself the title of Miss Great Britain.
Government study finds about 40% of US adults are obese
About 4 in 10 American adults are obese, and nearly 1 in 10 is severely so, government researchers said Thursday.