Many people blame weight gain and obesity on a lack of willpower — but that’s an oversimplified and misleading view. While lifestyle and eating habits play a major role, some people are genetically and hormonally predisposed to gain weight, making it much harder to control. That doesn’t mean weight loss is impossible. With perseverance, consistency,…

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) condemned President Donald Trump’s threats to send National Guard troops to Chicago and plainly warned him against proceeding in a set of blistering remarks on Monday. “Mr. President, do not come to Chicago,” Pritzker said while surrounded by dozens of Democratic lawmakers and community leaders, including Sen. Tammy Duckworth and…

When I was 13, my grandmother Daisy taught me that stars weren’t just balls of gas — they were storytellers, just like her. Every evening, we’d sit on her porch with chamomile tea as she pointed out constellations and told me their legends, weaving them with our family history. Those nights sparked my lifelong love…

I am full of admiration for people who prove that age is just a number. Whether the person climbs mountains, bikes, plays computer games, it warms my heart when I see elderly people challenging the general idea that age plays a role. This woman has been called “the world’s most beautiful grandmother” for years, which…