Health and Fitness
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Social anxiety can be limiting. There are ways to get relief.
Jul 24, 2024 5:30 am - As a psychologist, I have noticed that social anxiety has become one of the most often-cited reasons people seek therapy in my practice, especially since the rise of social media and all the virtual ways we interact with each other as well as the pandemic.
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Kane Health Department gives out free naloxone to stop overdose deathsJul 22, 2024 5:51 pm - The Kane County Health Department is distributing a free medication, naloxone, to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, officials announced in a news release.
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How to fuel kids with the nutrition they need pre- and post-gameJul 21, 2024 8:34 am - Nutrition should be prioritized for young athletes on the go to support their game performance as well as their health and growth in general.
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Grief & healing: This is what really happened this yearJul 20, 2024 7:00 am - For those on a long-term grief journey, there may come a time when you feel it’s time to switch up how to celebrate familiar holidays.
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Animal bites, even from pets, can be dangerousJul 19, 2024 9:58 am - Summertime usually brings about an increase in the number of animal bites reported to health authorities. The main culprits are dogs, but cat bites are responsible for more infections. Animal bites are nothing to be ignored.
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Shake it or skip it? Here’s expert advice on salt.Jul 18, 2024 11:29 pm - Too much sodium in your diet can lead to high blood pressure, a known risk factor for heart health. Experts weigh in on the risks, and offer some tips.
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Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. Should you?
Jul 18, 2024 11:04 pm - Consumer-driven medical scans, like the full-body MRI scans some celebrities are getting, could be the next logical step in preventive medicine. But some medical experts say they may cause extra worries and unnecessary treatment.
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What is ‘Teflon flu’? It’s linked to a coating on some nonstick pans.
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Suburban Cook County resident has year’s first human case of West Nile virusJul 17, 2024 2:13 pm - The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified the first human case of West Nile virus so far this year, the agency said Wednesday.
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Ask the doctors: Recognizing and addressing heat-related dangersJul 17, 2024 1:03 am - Skin flushing and sweating are the first signs your body is overheating, and trying to cool itself down. If clammy skin and nausea start, heat exhaustion may be the cause. Why everyone should know how to treat it and when to seek help.