Lifestyle Stories from May 11, 2026 (Change date)
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‘Tiny biters can make you seriously sick’: Prevention key during tick seasonMay 11, 2026 6:10 pm - As the days warm in May, local health experts caution anyone heading outdoors to take simple measures to protect themselves from ticks and the diseases they can cause.
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Fuel, airfare angst takes a bite out of Memorial Day holiday getaways for IllinoisansMay 11, 2026 5:50 pm - How much is gas in Michigan? Here’s that info and more if you’re escaping for summer’s first long weekend.
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A necessary ‘reset’: Suburban schools support pediatrics group’s new guidance on recessMay 11, 2026 5:49 pm - Updated recess guidelines from the Itasca-based American Academy of Pediatrics this week resonated with suburban school officials, who already embrace the break’s importance — some even for older children — in both principle and practice.The new guidelines, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, note that recess is vital to maintaining strong grades and good health — and shouldn’t be viewed as just a fun diversion.
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Naperville firefighters rescue 10 ducklings on Mother’s DayMay 11, 2026 2:27 pm - Naperville firefighters execute a special Mother’s Day rescue.
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Fresh finds: A guide to farmers markets in the suburbsMay 11, 2026 11:39 am - Farmers market season is here, bringing fresh produce, handmade goods and more back to local downtowns and parks.
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7 nutrients you need to pay attention to as you ageMay 11, 2026 6:45 am - As you approach your 60s, your body becomes less able to absorb certain vitamins, minerals and macronutrients. You need more calcium and vitamin D to prevent bone loss and hip fractures, and you need to prioritize protein to blunt the loss of muscle that occurs with aging.
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Ask the doctors: Keep dancing to preserve memoryMay 11, 2026 6:00 am - Regular dancing may significantly lower dementia risk, with research suggesting it boosts brain health by combining physical activity, memory, coordination and social engagement.
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This simple springtime activity is surprisingly good for your brainMay 11, 2026 6:00 am - When you think about ways to stay mentally sharp as you age, putting your hands in soil probably isn’t one of the first strategies to come to mind. But as it turns out, gardening may actually be beneficial for brain health.
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Why your job’s complexity level may affect your risk of dementiaMay 11, 2026 4:12 am - Getting an education is important for a lot of reasons, but there might be one reason you haven’t heard - it could lower your risk of dementia later in life. Decades of r...
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