Health and Fitness
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Trying to catch up on lost sleep? It may not help with sleep deprivation.
Jul 07, 2024 8:43 am - The sleep-deprived brain is not a smart brain. When we are short on shut-eye, our ability to process information, remember or sustain attention on tasks takes a hit, research consistently shows. Catching up on sleep over the weekend isn’t enough.
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FDA approves a second Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease
Jul 07, 2024 8:43 am - U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment.
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The U.S. will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA pandemic flu vaccine
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Chemical and physical restraints: What are the rules?Jul 05, 2024 1:47 am - The appropriate use of patient restraints in health care settings can keep both patients and hospital staff safe from injury, but they are often overused and abused.
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Grief & healing: It can be sad to remember fun vacationsJul 05, 2024 1:30 am - It’s strange how memories can be both happy and sad at the same time. So it is with grief — happy and sad mixed together.
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Ask the doctors: Being present is one way to help dying friendJul 04, 2024 2:19 am - To care for a terminally ill friend or family member, be present, but look for balance. Be supportive and helpful, but don't overwhelm them with your attentions.
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New fields, parking, amenities and an eastern entrance on deck for Elgin Sports ComplexJul 02, 2024 1:27 pm - New lighted, synthetic turf fields, concessions, parking and less traffic congestion are among the improvements on deck for the Elgin Sports Complex after the city council approved a $21 million bid last week to complete the project.
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‘The natural approach’: Cary Apothecary sells local, nontoxic products inspired by owner’s Lyme disease journey
Jul 02, 2024 1:01 pm - When Cary resident Tami Moore-Kedzie was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2012, she was bedridden for about a year and came up with an idea to open her own apothecary business.
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Walters Park reopening in Carol StreamJul 01, 2024 3:20 pm - Carol Stream residents are invited to the reopening of Walters Park, 970 High Ridge Pass, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. June 24. The renovated park features a...
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How to protect your kids from gaming disorderJun 30, 2024 8:47 am - Video games are not inherently bad for teens and kids to play but parents should be aware that excessive gaming can turn into a gaming disorder, where dopamine can affect the brain in a way that fuels addictive behavior.