Health and Fitness
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Water exercises good for people with Parkinson's diseaseSep 02, 2023 7:00 am - Q: A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She has been told that exercise - especially swimming - can be helpful. She isn't a strong swimmer a...
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Learning to cope with life's small, bothersome disappointmentsSep 02, 2023 6:00 am - We all know there are wonderful parts of everyday life but, of course, life also has disappointments. These disappointments are usually not catastrophes, but bothersome ...
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What are some no-cost, screen-free activities for toddlersSep 01, 2023 11:00 pm - Most parents want to provide more for their children than their parents were able to do for them. But, have you ever noticed how kids tend to have fun with things as sim...
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Why so many communities are adopting bike plans - and how they benefit ridersSep 01, 2023 6:00 am - "2023 is a turning point for bike plans," observes Ryan Peterson, senior planner at Epstein Global, a Chicago-based firm specializing in bicycle and pedestrian planning....
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Senior Health Fair will offer flu shots ThursdaySep 01, 2023 1:00 am - Flu shots and other health services will be available Thursday at a free senior health fair. The health fair, hosted by state Sen. Don DeWitte, at St. Charles Republican...
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CDC says 20% of women report mistreatment during pregnancy careAug 30, 2023 1:00 am - It can be the most exciting, worrisome, exhausting and joyful experience of a woman's life. But one in five report mistreatment such as being ignored or yelled at by hea...
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'Find your people': Families to share their stories for International Overdose Awareness DayAug 28, 2023 5:30 am - The stories of those who lose their lives battling substances abuse disorder do not end with their deaths. It continues with those left behind: friends, parents, relativ...
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Get moving this fall with the Healthy Driven Take a Hike! ChallengeAug 27, 2023 11:00 pm - This fall, Edward-Elmhurst Health is joining a group of local organizations to invite community residents to get outside and stay healthy with the fourth annual Healthy ...
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Canine friends help kids' health, especially in the hospitalAug 27, 2023 7:15 am - Few parents would question the benefits a dog brings to their child's life. Exercise, a sense of responsibility, empathy, reduced anxiety and compassion are among just a...
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Oftentimes caregivers need an advocateAug 27, 2023 7:00 am - I was recently visiting a client who had retained me as a patient advocate. While there, I had the opportunity to chat with the client's family caregiver, and you know w...