Articles filed under Health
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Boost your mental well-being. Take a vacation!May 12, 2024 8:41 am - The mental health advantages of taking a vacation can’t be underestimated — and it’s just as important for people with special needs.
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How to support healthy mental and emotional development in your childMay 12, 2024 8:41 am - Positive experiences and safe, stable relationships help children develop skills they need to manage their emotions, solve problems and develop connections with others.
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We know late-night screens are bad for sleep. How do you stop doomscrolling in bed?May 12, 2024 8:40 am - Our brains need to wind down before bedtime to get the restorative deep sleep that helps our bodies function. Yet over half of Americans are still scrolling within an hour of going to sleep.
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Grief & healing: A strange but special time of yearMay 12, 2024 8:35 am - In grief, we all have our tough times of the year to endure. How we handle them is what matters.
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Ask the doctors: Kidney issues can arise after cardiac episodesMay 10, 2024 12:17 pm - A heart attack can put you at risk for kidney disease. Find out why and how it’s treated.
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A push to raise pay for those who work with developmentally disabledMay 07, 2024 7:03 pm - The inner rewards are rich for Rosalind Wakefield, who works as a direct support professional at Little City in Palatine, assisting people living with intellectual and de...
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Arlington Heights police bring on full-time crisis counselor despite cut in federal fundingMay 06, 2024 8:55 pm - Though federal grant funding runs out this summer, Arlington Heights trustees agreed Monday to commit village funds to keep a police department crisis counselor employed ...
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Grief & healing: Sentimentality and nostalgiaMay 05, 2024 1:41 pm - Grief brings on a great many sentimental feelings. It comes with nostalgia and the need for comfort.
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‘It’s been a game-changer’: 4-year-old with rare condition lets her eyes do the talkingMay 05, 2024 7:57 am - Mia Polacek may not be able to speak with her mouth, but the 4-year-old from Round Lake has a voice, thanks to technology that lets her eyes do the talking.
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Adult gap year: Breaking from routine with a mini sabbatical can be rejuvenatingMay 03, 2024 2:25 pm - A group called the Sabbatical Project says extended breaks can help individuals and companies alike by reducing employee exhaustion.
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