Health and Fitness
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5 things women should ask their OB-GYN about their heartFeb 04, 2024 7:46 am - From the time they reach reproductive age, women are encouraged to visit an OB-GYN at least once a year for a wellness exam. But a growing body of research suggests there's another organ they should be discussing: the heart.
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Grief & healing: Improving English is a lifelong endeavorFeb 03, 2024 6:15 am - We all know that we learn a lot of good habits from our dear ones. And one I learned from my late husband is to look up the meaning of any word I hear or read that I don’t know or am not sure of its meaning.
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The key to make eating healthy easier may be on the tip of your tongueFeb 02, 2024 6:15 am - Research, and personal anecdotes, suggest that taste buds might adapt themselves to help us enjoy lower levels of salt and sugar and make it easier to eat healthier.
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Ask the doctors: Dangers of raw milk arise from bacteriaFeb 02, 2024 6:00 am - Raw milk, that is unpasteurized milk, can carry bacteria, but proponents say modern processes significantly reduce that risk without stripping away nutrients.
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It’s called ‘cozy cardio.’ In a world seeking comfort, some see a happier mode of exercise
Feb 02, 2024 6:00 am - Cozy cardio simply involves walking in place — in the comfort of your home — using a mini treadmill or “walking pad.” No stress, no membership fees, no preening for other, buffer-than-thou gym rats.
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What to know about lead exposure and prevention for kidsFeb 02, 2024 6:00 am - Lead is one of the health risks that, unfortunately, is not as easily recognizable as others. Sources of lead exposure can be subtle but pose serious consequences for kids and adolescents if exposure occurs.
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Newer diagnostic tests for a broken heartFeb 02, 2024 6:00 am - As durable is the heart is, things can go wrong with it, from leaky valves to weakness to heart attack. Here are a few of the newer heart tests you may encounter if you’re being evaluated for a heart issue.
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Aging gracefully: Former NFL player LaCosse beginning second career back home in NapervilleFeb 01, 2024 6:00 am - Matt LaCosse does not like down time. “I don’t sit around well,” he said. Soon after the Naperville North graduate retired from the New England Patriots in July 2022, en...
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‘It’s pretty much about my life’: Teen writes children’s book to raise awareness of eating disorders
Jan 30, 2024 8:31 pm - Fifteen-year-old Bella Miller has become a children’s book author after being inspired to prevent others from struggling with an eating disorder like she does. The Lakes Community High School freshman wrote “Food is Fuel: Eating = Energy!”
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Reframing New Year’s resolutions for your familyJan 28, 2024 9:57 am - It’s never too late to set goals for the year. Creating and committing to resolutions are a great way to teach goal-setting for kids and teens.