May 2026 

Theme: Vitality Her Way 🌸 

Feature - Living Their Fire: Women Who Inspire Us to Thrive

Highlights women from diverse backgrounds who share how they sustain vitality, purpose and resilience through daily habits, self-awareness and meaningful work. Through perspectives from leaders in wellness, medicine, creative arts and personal growth, it explores how small, consistent choices can support long-term well-being and help women thrive in challenging times. 

Green Living - Wings and Wonder: The Healing Power of Birdwatching

Birdwatching can improve mental health, support cognitive function and strengthen our connection to nature. Through the experiences of avid birder Holly Merker, psychology professor Douglas T. Kenrick, Ph.D., and Chicago Bird Alliance board member John Elliott, highlights research showing that encounters with birdlife can reduce stress, improve mood and even protect against age-related cognitive decline. Simple suggestions for beginners who want to experience the benefits of birding close to home.

Eco Tip -  Giving an Old Bike New Life

Keep unused bicycles out of the landfill by repairing, donating, selling or recycling, also highlights the health and environmental benefits of riding more often. It includes practical suggestions for basic tune-ups, safe resale, responsible disposal and creative ways to repurpose old bike parts for home or garden use.

Fit Body - Hip Health in Just Minutes a Day: A Simple, Powerful Practice

A simple daily routine of stretching and strengthening can improve hip mobility, reduce discomfort and support long-term ease of movement. Highlights the impact of sitting, hormonal changes and muscle weakness on hip function, while offering practical exercises that can be done at home to build strength, flexibility and stability.

Healing Ways - The Hidden Foundation of Women’s Health: Why the Pelvic Floor Matters

Explores the role of the pelvic floor in overall health, explaining how these muscles support organ function, core stability and hormonal balance throughout a woman’s life. It looks at common but often overlooked pelvic floor disorders, the impact of lifestyle and daily habits, and practical ways to strengthen and support pelvic health through movement, nutrition and body awareness.

Healthy Kids - Lessons for Young Female Athletes: How To Support Resilience, Agency and Joy

Explores how sports can help girls build confidence, resilience and a healthy sense of identity when the focus stays on growth, enjoyment and personal strength rather than performance alone. It looks at the pressures young athletes face today, including perfectionism and burnout, and offers guidance for parents and coaches on how to support long-term well-being, motivation and balance.

Conscious Eating - More Than Soup: Lentils as a Modern Wellness Staple

Lentils as a versatile, affordable and nutrient-dense food that supports energy, digestion, cardiovascular health and plant-forward eating. It highlights the many ways lentils can be used well beyond soup, from savory mains to baked goods, while also offering practical tips on varieties, preparation and flavor pairings. Plus recipes. 

Natural Pet - Holistic Weight Management for Cats

Growing problem of feline obesity and explains how diet, lifestyle and indoor environments contribute to weight gain in domestic cats. It outlines holistic approaches to weight management, including species-appropriate nutrition, portion control, environmental enrichment and regular activity to support long-term health and mobility.

Wise Words - Stop Trying and Start Doing: A Conversation With Carla Ondrasik

Motivational speaker and author Carla Ondrasik discusses the difference between “trying” and taking action, explaining how hesitation, perfectionism and fear can keep people stuck in cycles of inaction. She shares practical mindset shifts that help people move forward with confidence, build momentum through small steps and develop the motivation that comes from doing rather than waiting.

Inspiration - The Healing Power of Play 

How play supports emotional balance, reduces stress and helps restore a sense of joy and creativity in daily life. It highlights the importance of making time for simple, enjoyable activities as a way to improve well-being, strengthen relationships and maintain a healthy outlook.