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One of the sweetest parts of summer is the fresh berries available in the grocery store and at the Lincoln Square or Andersonville farmers markets. So get creative, create your own summer smoothie and enjoy the berry season. >>

Need some motivation to exercise? Grab a leash, get outside and work out with your pooch. Exercising with your dog is good for you and your pet, and the time together strengthens the dog-human bond. >>

Drawing from her experience as a tri-athlete, cyclist and self-proclaimed “big girl,” Uptown blogger Sallie Stiens is a resource for plus-sized, active Chicagoans. >>

Just three weeks before running a marathon, Ann Puetz discovered she had a heart murmur. But with reassurance from a preventative test and support from Swedish Covenant Hospital Cardiology staff, she ran the race — and achieved her personal best time. >>