Health and Fitness
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Teen dating violence: What parents should knowFeb 06, 2025 11:26 pm - While dating is often part of the adolescent experience, for some that relationship can include violence and the trauma of that can repercuss throughout the teen’s life. An expert details how a parent can recognize if their teen is in such a relationship.
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Most women aren’t following this advice for aging well. Here’s how to start.
Feb 03, 2025 9:32 pm - Q: My mother suffered a hip fracture in her 60s, and things went downhill from there. As I approach menopause, what can I do to prevent this from happening to me?
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Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’
Feb 02, 2025 10:06 am - The number of people being diagnosed with ADHD is skyrocketing, and that’s not limited to children. More adults are being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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Try this natural remedy for the common cold that experts actually recommend
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Flossing may reduce risk for stroke and irregular heart rhythmFeb 02, 2025 10:03 am - You’re used to the dentist asking you how often you floss, but after new findings are published you might hear that question from your cardiologist. Why? The findings suggest that flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes.
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Ask the doctors: Increased walking can lessen depressionFeb 02, 2025 9:48 am - The farther you walk on a regular basis, the more relief from depression you may experience.
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Don’t slip on the ice! Here’s how.Feb 02, 2025 9:41 am - Injuries from slipping on ice can lay you up for weeks while broken bones and sprains heal. But if you’re an older adult, an ice injury has the potential to lead to an extended hospital stay, or even a shortened life. Here’s how to step safely this winter.
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Grief & healing: For me, February signals springFeb 01, 2025 7:00 am - I have always considered February to be a winter month and, when growing up in northern Minnesota, it certainly was.
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How to bundle babies safely in the colder monthsJan 30, 2025 9:17 pm - How do you keep your baby warm while making sure they’re safe? It’s all about knowing the common mistakes to avoid, layering and understanding how to prioritize safety.
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Northwest Community Healthcare cuts more than 100 jobs, discontinues inpatient psychiatric servicesJan 30, 2025 6:36 pm - More than 100 employees at Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights will be laid off due to cuts in psychiatric services and other areas.