Health and Fitness
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From homers to healing: Ex-Sox slugger Soderholm helping people through Willowbrook wellness centerMay 18, 2024 3:13 pm - Forty-seven years ago, Eric Soderholm was one of the South Side Hitmen, bashing home runs and thrilling fans as a third baseman for the pennant-chasing Chicago White Sox. Now he co-owns the SoderWorld Wellness Center & Academy, a Willowbrook facility offering yoga classes, massages from licensed therapists, meditation, workshops and more.
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Grief & healing: Having a sister is a wonderful supportMay 18, 2024 6:15 am - Having a sister or brother is a blessing and wonderful support that helps a lot in coping with and managing grief.
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If you’ve tried meditating but can’t sit still, here’s how — and why — to try again
May 18, 2024 5:45 am - Research shows a daily meditation practice can reduce anxiety, improve overall health and increase social connections.
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Ask the doctors: Working the night shift comes with many strugglesMay 17, 2024 2:00 pm - Night-shift workers may face more health struggles than 9-to-5-ers.
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Accessing mental health services is the biggest barrier in our communityMay 17, 2024 2:00 pm - Finding help for a person or family in need of mental health care is crucial.
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Running or hiking solo? 9 ways to stay safer while exercising alone.
May 17, 2024 2:00 pm - People who run or hike alone do face dangers, either from a fall or health episode, or the unknown actions of another. But fitness experts say the risks can be managed with preparation.
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Tips for traveling with kids this summerMay 17, 2024 6:59 am - Traveling is fun, but children may need some help getting through the experience. Find out what can help make the trip fun for everyone.
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Make it a smooth transition into and out of the hospitalMay 17, 2024 6:00 am - Being prepared in advance for a planned hospital admission will help you get the most out of your stay.
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Stroke survivor plays guitar with Advocate Lutheran General physician who saved his lifeMay 15, 2024 1:18 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 13, 2024 8:44 am - 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.