Health and Fitness
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Walking backward may have link to increased cognitionNov 15, 2024 1:25 am - My father is 74 years old. He wants to stay healthy, so he has started taking a fitness class at his local community center. One of the exercises they do is to walk backward. The instructor says it’s good for your body, and also for cognition. Do you know if this is actually true?
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Want to cut your dementia risk? Keep your blood pressure in check.
Nov 14, 2024 5:00 am - Hypertension is a risk factor for all-cause dementia as well as Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.
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Just five minutes of exercise could help your blood pressure, study says
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Head lice facts every parent should knowNov 08, 2024 8:33 am - Head lice are a common and frustrating problem, especially among school-aged children. How can parents help prevent and treat an infestation?
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CDC: Pertussis case reports 5 times higher than at this time last year
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9 tips for choosing a Medicare prescription drug plan
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‘Fall back’ into some good health habitsNov 08, 2024 3:41 am - We’re heading into one of the most stressful times of the year. You may be feeling increasing anxiety as the holidays approach and seasonal affective disorder looms for many. Here are some ways to set yourself up for a healthy winter season.
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Possible connection between xylitol and heart attackNov 08, 2024 12:15 am - Xylitol is showing up in more products these days, and a recent study connecting xylitol with an increased risk for heart attack or stroke has one patient concerned about her toothpaste that contains xylitol. Is this a concern? The doctors weigh in.
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Brave the elements and bike in all types of weatherNov 07, 2024 6:35 am - Inevitable inclement weather doesn’t necessarily mean hanging up your wheels until spring. Sunday mornings through March finds various bike club members and guests in their third season of “Braver Than the Elements” at Lisle’s Morton Arboretum.
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What suburban parents need to know about rise of ‘walking pneumonia’ in childrenNov 03, 2024 9:00 pm - Health officials are warning of a spike in cases of walking pneumonia, particularly among young children. Here’s what parents should know.