Family duties make women executives prone to depression: study
It's easier when your kids are grown, said Alyson Breathed, 60, a marketing director with a staff of 10. But even after decades of being in management — first in...
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Pegasus Theatre Chicago director seeks to engage audiences of all ages
Chicago's theaters have produced many a famous face. Behind the scenes, though, are the directors who are not necessarily household names. The group includes Ilesa Duncan, artistic director of Pegasus...
Women’s periods may affect smoking cessation
Smokers know how hard it is to quit, thanks to nicotine, the active ingredient in cigarettes that keeps them addicted. Now a study from Canada suggests women may have better...
Has the RSVP gone the way of the jello mold?
If you've hosted an event lately, from a child's birthday party to a communitywide fundraiser, you know the problem: Failure to honor RSVP is an epidemic. "It's not just in...
Proponent of the G spot clears up misconceptions and takes on a critic
"My sex life is so bad, my G spot has been declared a historical landmark." — Joan Rivers Ashley Furin had a "very satisfying" sex life with her husband, she...
Cultural diversity pays off, for kids of all ages
Your child may be engrossed with his Baby Einstein Take-Along Tunes or trying to escape from the grocery cart. But he's listening, processing and willing to teach us. In a...
Architect Katrin Klingenberg champions ‘passive house’ movement
Meeting her in the unassuming Chicago condo she calls home, a visitor would never guess architect Katrin "Kat" Klingenberg is a superstar in the eyes of her colleagues. "Katrin has...
Creating a party guest list: Do’s and don’ts
Scott Lazerson and his wife, Heidi, throw three parties a year at their Orem, Utah, home — one for the December holidays and then one for each of their birthdays....
Nina Petru: Serving her country, and its veterans
One of six children, Nina Petru knew there was no college fund awaiting her 18th birthday. "My mom fed us, then we brought Dad's dinner to him at his second...
The vicious cycle: Sleep loss can lead to diabetes and vice versa
David Lombrozo was never a good sleeper. "Then I started my own company, and it got worse," said the Marietta, Ga., owner of an information-technology management company. "I got to...