Lifestyle
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‘I know I have hope’: Community rallies behind U-46 teacher in urgent need of a kidneyMay 02, 2025 7:59 am - To her students at Timber Trails Elementary School in Hoffman Estates, Katie Pappas is more than a health teacher.
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Third annual Ride for Hope motorcycle blessing to kick off seasonMay 02, 2025 7:58 am - Ride for Hope invites motorcycle riders to a bike blessing May 3 in Schaumburg to kick off the riding season, with a look ahead to its fundraising ride on June 1.
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Can creatine supplements help older adults’ muscles? Here’s what to know.
May 02, 2025 7:57 am - For years, studies have shown that creatine supplements can help younger athletes build stronger muscles. Now, scientists are asking whether older adults at risk of age-related muscle loss could benefit from the supplement as well.
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Nurses: Beloved, but still burned out and looking for new pathsMay 02, 2025 7:57 am - Nurses face burnout and staffing shortages. Many are shifting to patient advocacy, using their skills to improve care while gaining independence. As National Nurses Month is celebrated, the rise of nurse advocates highlights their essential role in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.
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These experts on aging, now seniors themselves, see things differently
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Hanover Township’s 10th annual 5K steps off May 3May 02, 2025 7:19 am - Hanover Township’s 10th annual “Sprint 2 Spring” 5K run/walk will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St., Elgin.
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Carolyn Hax: Husband criticizes wife’s retreat from barrage of bad news
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Treadmill exercise not suggested for people with poor balanceMay 01, 2025 10:08 pm - Exercising on a treadmill can pose dangers for someone with poor balance, for people living with certain heart conditions, and for older adults who are frail or who are not physically fit.
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Let’s talk! Your child’s language milestones matterMay 01, 2025 9:33 pm - How can you know if your child’s language development is on track? It is important to be proactive in seeking out early detection for a language delay and the best way to do this is by talking to your pediatrician.
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Board president threatens to refuse to sign loan documentsMay 01, 2025 6:55 pm - If an association board president disagrees with the board’s majority vote to take out a loan for improvements, they cannot refuse to sign the documents.