S. Nicole Lane

Whether it's walking barefoot on the sand, rollerblading along the waterfront path or indulging in a late-night rooftop drink, Miami is for lovers.
According to new research conducted by swimwear experts at Pour Moi, Miami is among the six most romantic U.S. cities in the world.
To come up with their ranking, researchers analyzed data across 553 towns, giving each one a "romantic score" out of 100 by examining the number of attractions deemed "romantic" on TripAdvisor, the amount of couple-fr...

There's nothing better than being able to throw on your sneakers and walk next door to grab a coffee. Or, better yet, head to a bookstore on foot, take a stroll in a park after a long, hard winter. Who needs a car when you have two feet?
Living in a place where you can walk around is good for you. Science even says so. What's more, researchers have found that living in a walkable neighborhood reduces stress and depres...

The 10-seat counter Itamae AO has been elevating the local Nikkei cuisine scene—a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian foods—ever since it first opened last year. Their efforts have been officially rewarded: the restaurant just earned its first-ever Michelin star, joining a roster of 15 other standout local eateries that have retained their one star st...

After a two-year hiatus, the Jackson Park cherry blossoms are adorning the historic area on the South Side once again. Located near the Japanese Garden, the cherry trees represent renewal of life, impermanence and are a springtime celebration that just about anyone in town enjoys. Plus, they are beautiful to look at.
Given the erratic weather patterns of the past few years and this month’s cooler temperatures, we weren’t sure if those iconic pink and white blooms would return—but here they ar...

Temperatures are climbing into the 80s this weekend, and summer is already on everyone's mind. Fortunately for thrill-seekers, the timing couldn't be better: Six Flags Great America in suburban Gurnee reopens today for the 2025 season. What better way to kick off the season?
Here are some park updates to keep in mind when visiting: the destination's 16th roller coaster, the 180-foot Wrath of Rakshasha, has arrived. With a 96-degree beyond-vertical drop and gravity-defying inversions, the ride...

I'm getting married in six months, but I'm unsure if I want to change my last name.
I feel no connection to my last name and my partner feels none to his.
We both don't want to take each other's, so we wonder if we should create a new one.
My great-grandfather, whose surname was Olynyk, came to the US via Ukraine sometime in his '20s. He was a man who could tell a story with fantastical exaggeration, so much so that he claimed that he changed our family surname from "Olynyk" to "Lane" due to ...

From The Bear to The Blues Brothers, Chicago is an entertainment industry town that generates an annual $700 million in economic impact across 50 wards and sustains approximately 20,000 jobs. But along with the success of jobs, money, and production comes a heaping amount of environmental waste.
For people not fine-tuned to the entertainment world, it may not seem like an obvious culprit. But the film industry in Los Angeles, for example, has a greater impact on pollution in the city than aer...

In skijoring, competitors ski or snowboard while being pulled by horses at full gallop. It’s dizzying and dangerous – but for these athletes, it’s not their first rodeo
At first, the crowd seems incompatible. It’s as if someone took a wrong turn. Cowboy hats and helmets, saddles and ski boots, belt buckles and snowsuits – those two types of gear aren’t usually cut from the same cloth. But this weekend in the midwest, at this year’s Extreme Skijoring event, they go together like “Minnesota” an...

Some may argue that the entire 18-mile-long paved lakefront trail is the prime rollerblading spot. And sure, they may be right. However, everyone has to admit that the lakefront gets busy—and rightfully so—with hordes of tourists, bikers, or beachgoers blocking the path for smooth riding.
But there’s an area along the lakefront that doesn’t require too much swerving, dodging, or craning to see past blocked views. You can cruise the path for the entire track of Jamila Woods’s “LSD” without hit...

Researchers may have found a way to slow down ovarian aging by using a cheap immunosuppressant typically used to treat tumors and kidney transplant patients.
A new small study conducted at Columbia University, co-led by Professor Yousin Suh and Associate Professor Zev Williams, found that the drug extended fertility, delayed menopause, and improved women’s risks of age-related diseases. As a result, the drug could decrease ovary aging by 20%.
The findings are exciting for many, as ...

It may sound like something from a horror film, but yes, oral health problems during pregnancy are one of many struggles women experience. And unfortunately, loose teeth are one of the alarming side effects that come along with motherhood.
So, why do women experience loose teeth during pregnancy, and can it lead to further issues?
According to the March of Dimes, an increase in hormone levels leads to an increase in acidity in the mouth. High levels of progesterone and estrogen, tw...

Microplastics are virtually everywhere – in our drinking water, on our household products, and even in our brains. With the popular saying that “best is breast,” it’s understandable that moms-to-be are concerned about the transmission of microplastics via breast milk.
Microplastics were named by Richard Thompson, a biologist who participated in a beach clean-up in 1993. After large plastics break down, they become smaller and more minute, resulting in microplastics. Since plastic never breaks...

Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder and is a chronic hormonal condition that is caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones, and there are a variety of factors behind why women with PCOS may feel depressed.
Insulin Resistance
On a clinical level, insulin resistance could be one reason. Approximately 70% of women with PCOS are insulin-resistant. Elevated blood sugars and insulin resistance are tied to depression, however, scientists aren’t entirely sure why.
A 2...

Don’t be fooled by the kissing ovaries’ sweet name. The condition is anything but kind, as it refers to a sign of moderate to severe deep pelvic endometriosis. Kissing ovaries are close in proximity, often touching or “kissing,” due to adhesions.
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, endometriosis impacts 10% of women of reproductive age, but that number may be higher due to misdiagnosis. Symptoms of endometriosis include severe pelvic pain, painful sex, painful periods...

It resulted in 69,000 gallons of crude oil spilling onto the ground in Jefferson County, the largest oil spill in Wisconsin history. Yet the public was not informed of the size of the spill until a month later, on December 13.
Under Wisconsin law, entities that cause environmental contamination are responsible for reporting and remediating the damage.
Enbridge spokesperson Julie Kellner says, “Enbridge immediately reported the release to state and federal regulators and the National Response ...