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Darsh Patel, 9, of Des Plaines is all smiles as he holds Pumpkin, an African ball python, during the JG Reptile Road Show at the Family Day at Lake Park Saturday in Des Plaines.

Kids interact with reptiles and more at Des Plaines Family Day at Lake Park

Des Plaines Park District’s Family Day lived up to its name Saturday as families gathered at Lake Park for live entertainment, inflatables, food trucks, paddle boats, kayaking, sailing on the lake and golfing.

A carotid ultrasound measures the thickness of the walls of the blood vessels in the neck that supply blood to the brain. The images also show whether plaque is present and how much there is.

Ask the doctors: No single test will assure heart health

At this time, there is no single test or tool that can assess heart health. This is because the cardiovascular system is complex and many factors can affect it.

Gail Kowalski, from left, Suzy Rhoades, Carol Ross and Cindy Soffrin, members of the tap and jazz dance group the Rodeo City Wreckettes, work on a routine April 16 in Tucson, Ariz.

‘It’s so dang fun’: Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Carol Ross can’t stop smiling as she shouts out the steps of a routine to members of her tap and jazz troupe for women age 50 and older. “I’ve been dancing my whole life, it’s the best,” said Ross, who founded the Rodeo City Wreckettes group 23 years ago at an age when many people are getting ready for retirement.

Get your kids outdoors this summer rather than on their phones or other devices to avoid “brain rot.”

Children’s health: Help your child avoid ‘brain rot’ this summer

You may have heard the term “brain rot” floating around as you’ve navigated the internet while engaging with funny videos or photos, or scrolling a social media post’s comment section, but the question lingers: Is the term real and accurate, and does it affect me or even my child?

It’s a great time to plant warm season vegetables like tomatoes and peppers.

Mow high, plant smart: Tips for spring lawn maintenance and vegetable gardens

Rotating the crops in your vegetable garden helps to control pest problems.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in people over 60, and more younger people are being affected, research indicates.

Patient advocate: Glaucoma puts the pressure on your eyes

Because people are living longer, there appears to be a rising risk of glaucoma. So it pays to know about what glaucoma is, how it’s detected, how it’s treated — and how you might avoid it.

Making friends at Gilberts Community Days