Health and Fitness
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Ask the doctors: Understanding and living with fibromyalgiaJul 25, 2024 5:30 am - I had muscle pain and exhaustion for two years, and no one could figure out what was wrong. A rheumatologist recently diagnosed me with fibromyalgia.
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Babysitting tips, and a free guide, for parents, caregiversJul 25, 2024 4:49 am - Finding a reliable babysitter you can trust is important. Giving them all the information they may need while you’re gone is equally important.
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Back-to-school tips for children with autism, anxiety disordersJul 24, 2024 9:20 am - As the school year nears, children with autism or anxiety disorders will benefit from a gradual shift to their new schedule. What else can parents do to ease the transition?
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Social anxiety can be limiting. There are ways to get relief.
Jul 24, 2024 5:30 am - As a psychologist, I have noticed that social anxiety has become one of the most often-cited reasons people seek therapy in my practice, especially since the rise of social media and all the virtual ways we interact with each other as well as the pandemic.
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Kane Health Department gives out free naloxone to stop overdose deathsJul 22, 2024 5:51 pm - The Kane County Health Department is distributing a free medication, naloxone, to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, officials announced in a news release.
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How to fuel kids with the nutrition they need pre- and post-gameJul 21, 2024 8:34 am - Nutrition should be prioritized for young athletes on the go to support their game performance as well as their health and growth in general.
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Grief & healing: This is what really happened this yearJul 20, 2024 7:00 am - For those on a long-term grief journey, there may come a time when you feel it’s time to switch up how to celebrate familiar holidays.
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Animal bites, even from pets, can be dangerousJul 19, 2024 9:58 am - Summertime usually brings about an increase in the number of animal bites reported to health authorities. The main culprits are dogs, but cat bites are responsible for more infections. Animal bites are nothing to be ignored.
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Shake it or skip it? Here’s expert advice on salt.Jul 18, 2024 11:29 pm - Too much sodium in your diet can lead to high blood pressure, a known risk factor for heart health. Experts weigh in on the risks, and offer some tips.
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Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. Should you?
Jul 18, 2024 11:04 pm - Consumer-driven medical scans, like the full-body MRI scans some celebrities are getting, could be the next logical step in preventive medicine. But some medical experts say they may cause extra worries and unnecessary treatment.