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Just 2 minutes a day of this type of exercise may help you live longer

By Jordan D. Metzl, MD
Apr 29, 2026 8:42 am - For decades, we’ve told people that moving more is the key to better health. And that’s true — but it’s only part of the story. Increasingly, research shows that how you move matters nearly as much as how often. In particular, brief bursts of higher-intensity activity can have an outsize impact on health, fitness and even longevity.
Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research

Apr 28, 2026 1:16 pm - A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci was indicted on federal charges alleging he conspired to hide his communications related to COVID-19 research as the pandemic raged across the country, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
Forget Vernon Hills — athletic club coming to Mundelein

By Russell Lissau
Apr 28, 2026 12:34 pm - A health club offering around-the-clock access is coming to Mundelein after earlier plans to open in Vernon Hills fell through.
Rolling Meadows offering mental health first aid class

Daily Herald report
Apr 28, 2026 12:08 pm - The Rolling Meadows Department of Human Services will host a free mental health first aid certification class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 19.
Endeavor Health screens canine candidates for hospital therapy program through obedience, temperament tests

By Dave Oberhelman
Apr 27, 2026 4:28 pm - Prospective therapy dogs, and their handlers, are put through their paces in screening for Endeavor Health’s Animal-Assisted Therapy program.
Ride your bike or take a hike: St. Charles offers 20+ miles of scenic trails

By Melissa Rubalcaba Riske
Apr 27, 2026 1:23 pm - The St. Charles area offers more than 20 miles of scenic trails, inviting residents and visitors to explore everything from quiet neighborhood loops to expansive regional routes.
Arlington Heights holding community blood drive May 6

Daily Herald report
Apr 27, 2026 11:15 am - Arlington Heights, in partnership with Vitalant, will be hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 6.
Can a single therapy session make a difference? Yes, with the right mindset.

By ALBERT STUMM
Apr 24, 2026 8:49 am - An increasing number of people have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.The therapy is what it sounds like: one session, typically an hour, where a counselor helps the client identify concrete steps toward relieving a specific problem.
5 ways to get more magnesium without taking a supplement

By Anahad O’Connor
Apr 24, 2026 8:47 am - Magnesium supplements are among the most popular dietary supplements in America. Experts say that’s because magnesium plays an important role in our health.
Children’s health: Spotting GI problems early: What parents need to know

By Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
Apr 24, 2026 8:47 am - Stomachaches are a common part of childhood. Whether it’s food related, a nervous stomach or a mild virus, most digestive complaints in kids come and go quickly. But sometimes, those symptoms can signal something more serious.

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