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Campanelli YMCA reopens in Schaumburg after 18-month relocation process

By Eric Peterson and Brian Hill
Jun 01, 2026 1:29 pm - The Alfred Campanelli branch of the Golden Corridor Family YMCA reopened at its new Schaumburg location Monday, ending an 18-month interruption to what had been 56 years of service to the community.
The doctor dilemma: Patients face tough choice as more suburban physicians make the switch to concierge medicine

By Alicia Fabbre, Daily Herald correspondent
May 30, 2026 11:45 am - With a growing number of doctors looking to scale back so they can practice medicine the way they want, some patients are being left to find new physicians or make the switch to concierge medicine with their doctor.
These thyroid disorder symptoms are easy to mistake for normal aging

By Ashley Abramson
May 29, 2026 9:38 am - At 52, Cindy Vogel started to feel more tired than usual. Even after a full night of sleep, her brain felt foggy, and she was so exhausted that it interfered with everyday household tasks. She finally got bloodwork done and learned she had Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition that causes hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid.
‘It’s so dang fun’: Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

By ANITA SNOW
May 29, 2026 9:07 am - Carol Ross can’t stop smiling as she shouts out the steps of a routine to members of her tap and jazz troupe for women age 50 and older. “I’ve been dancing my whole life, it’s the best,” said Ross, who founded the Rodeo City Wreckettes group 23 years ago at an age when many people are getting ready for retirement.
The simple trick that can stop a mosquito bite from itching

By Kathleen Felton
May 29, 2026 8:46 am - It’s hard to think about much else when you have a fresh mosquito bite you’re desperate to scratch. While you can’t do much to make the bite go away faster, there are ways to relieve that itch.
Children’s health: Help your child avoid ‘brain rot’ this summer

By Ascension Illinois
May 29, 2026 8:45 am - You may have heard the term “brain rot” floating around as you’ve navigated the internet while engaging with funny videos or photos, or scrolling a social media post’s comment section, but the question lingers: Is the term real and accurate, and does it affect me or even my child?
Ask the doctors: No single test will assure heart health

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
May 29, 2026 8:43 am - At this time, there is no single test or tool that can assess heart health. This is because the cardiovascular system is complex and many factors can affect it.
Patient advocate: Glaucoma puts the pressure on your eyes

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
May 29, 2026 8:42 am - Because people are living longer, there appears to be a rising risk of glaucoma. So it pays to know about what glaucoma is, how it’s detected, how it’s treated — and how you might avoid it.
Many people skip colonoscopies. Experts added a blood test to the options.

By Carolyn Y. Johnson
May 29, 2026 8:36 am - The American Cancer Society updated its screening guidelines for colorectal cancer Wednesday, May 27, expanding the number of methods to include a simple blood test.
From Villa Park to Africa: How former Peace Corps volunteer founded Bikes for Lesotho

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
May 27, 2026 6:00 am - Bikes for Lesotho, founded by Villa Park resident and former Peace Corps volunteer Dave Gorman, has shipped 7,000 donated bicycles to the African nation of Lesotho since 2013.

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