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Learn about fitness apps at Des Plaines Public Library

Daily Herald report
Jan 02, 2026 2:26 pm - Learn about health and fitness apps in a free program at the Des Plaines Public Library.
Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight

By ALBERT STUMM
Jan 02, 2026 8:30 am - Buyer beware: Healthy grocery buzzwords often cover up an unhealthy amount of sugar. Added sugars are difficult to quickly spot because many companies use clever marketing to distract consumers.
Dry January has a profound affect on the body

By Sarah Klein
Jan 02, 2026 8:29 am - If you are considering giving up alcohol this January, you’ll be happy to hear that new research suggests it may bring you health benefits, including better mood and sleep, as well as lower blood sugar and blood pressure.
Patient advocate: Games seniors play may help them stay sharp

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Jan 02, 2026 8:27 am - Did you get together over the holidays and play games with your family? It was certainly a good time to do it, and those games may help keep brain synapses firing — especially for seniors.
Keep it simple: Ways to improve your health and wellness in 2026

By DEVI SHASTRI
Jan 02, 2026 8:25 am - The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness. But resolutions, lofty as they may be, can turn daunting quickly. The good news is that the experts mostly say to keep it simple.
Children’s health: Why e-scooters are unsafe for children

By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
Jan 02, 2026 8:23 am - Electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular, showing up on neighborhood streets, sidewalks and bike paths. For many kids, they are an easy way to get around. But doctors say e-scooters are not toys, and they can be dangerous for children and teens.
Ask the doctors: Overuse of curcumin or tumeric can cause GI distress

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Jan 02, 2026 8:22 am - Curcumin, found in tumeric, has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and possibly antiviral properties. More recently, it has become a go-to in alternative medicine in the U.S. for a number of health conditions. But one problem researchers have bumped into is that, when taken by mouth, curcumin is poorly absorbed by the body.
Flu cases are rising with a strain that makes older people sicker

By David Ovalle
Jan 01, 2026 4:21 pm - Cases of influenza in the United States are rising, driven by a new strain that public health officials worry current vaccines may not protect against as effectively.
Fight the virus: 7 home remedies for a sore throat

By Kathleen Felton
Dec 28, 2025 10:23 am - Woke up to a sore, scratchy throat? You may want to blame it on dry air, but it’s usually a sign your body is fighting a viral infection.
How to get the most out of your doctor's appointment

By LAURAN NEERGAARD
Dec 26, 2025 6:30 am - It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their medicines — or forget to mention a concern. Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation.

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