Health and Fitness
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Stroke survivor plays guitar with Advocate Lutheran General physician who saved his lifeMay 15, 2024 1:16 pm - When Ken Krull suffered a severe stroke on his 70th birthday, a host of questions weighed on his loved ones’ minds.
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Arlington Heights Senior Center celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness DayMay 20, 2024 12:53 pm - The Arlington Heights Senior Center will join an estimated 1,000 local groups to celebrate the 31st Annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, May 29.
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Some action on a pickleball court can be fun and safe, even with a heart condition
May 01, 2024 5:03 pm - Pickleball, a low-impact, social way to be active, is popular with people in their 60s and older. The bonus? It can improve your heart health, too.
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How to age better than your parents
Apr 29, 2024 2:08 pm - Many of my generation — boomers — have come to equate aging with illness, loneliness and disability. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
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Ask the doctors: Protect skin from sun to keep aging affects in checkFeb 22, 2024 10:58 pm - What causes skin to age and how can you prevent it? Two doctors weigh in.
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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?
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This strange brain reaction to pain is called ‘muscle guarding’
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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.