Health and Fitness
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Why the internet can help people cope with hypochondria
May 10, 2024 12:09 am - Hypochondria — excessive worry of being or becoming ill — can feel isolating. What are the roots of this anxiety-related condition?
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Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health
May 09, 2024 11:05 pm - A growing number of public health experts say if you choose to drink alcohol, you should drink as little as possible.
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Nurses’ Week Concert honors staff at Central DuPage HospitalMay 08, 2024 10:36 pm - Nurses at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield took a special break on a sunny Wednesday as local cover band Vital Signs performed in the hospital courtyard during an ice cream social.
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SALUTE prepping for Memorial Day weekend two-mile walk/four-mile runMay 08, 2024 8:36 am - Registration is filling up for SALUTE INC.’s Memorial Day weekend Walk and Run on May 25 — a tradition 21 years in the making. But, this year, both the location and format will change.
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Inspyr Studios to host cycle class to promote Alzheimer’s Prevention DayMay 07, 2024 2:36 pm - Inspyr Studios is hosting a cycling class to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease prevention on the significant date of Wednesday, May 15, at the prime time of 5:30 p.m.
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Health & Wellness Fair to offer hands-on experiences May 18 in BloomingdaleMay 06, 2024 1:40 pm - The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Stratford Crossing Shopping Center and the Bloomingdale Park District, is hosting a Health & Wellness Fair on Sa...
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Why people without diabetes use glucose monitors to track their health
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Grief & healing: Sentimentality and nostalgiaMay 05, 2024 1:41 pm - Grief brings on a great many sentimental feelings. It comes with nostalgia and the need for comfort.
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Kane County Health Department thanks public health nurses during National Nurses WeekMay 05, 2024 10:30 am - The Kane County Health Department kicks off National Nurses Week, a time to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions of nurses nationwide. National Nurses Week o...
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‘It’s been a game-changer’: 4-year-old with rare condition lets her eyes do the talkingMay 05, 2024 7:57 am - Mia Polacek may not be able to speak with her mouth, but the 4-year-old from Round Lake has a voice, thanks to technology that lets her eyes do the talking.