Health and Fitness
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What to do if your eyes hurt after the eclipse and how to spot damage
Apr 09, 2024 7:45 am - Staring at anything for long enough can lead to eye discomfort. But the stakes are higher for anyone who watched Monday’s solar eclipse sweep across North America. After ...
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Check your eclipse glasses: Some versions recalled for not meeting safety standardsApr 08, 2024 11:51 am - Before you head out to view the eclipse, check your glasses: Some brands were recalled for failing to meet safety standards, according to the Illinois Department of Publi...
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Three surprising types of behavioral therapy for childrenApr 07, 2024 9:39 am - Behavioral therapy for children can take many forms, including the use of animals, art and nature.
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Grief & healing: He loved ice creamApr 06, 2024 6:00 am - Go ahead and treat yourself to something that brings a happy memory of the loved one you are grieving.
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How might fiber lower diabetes risk? Your gut could hold the clues
Apr 04, 2024 11:39 pm - Gut microbes resulting from a higher fiber intake have been shown to be connected with a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
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Bird flu in humans, explained
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Hospitals must obtain written consent for pelvic and similar exams, the federal government says
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Let’s celebrate occupational therapistsApr 04, 2024 9:11 pm - An occupational therapist helps people overcome injuries or physical limitations to help them go through their daily routines.
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Ask the doctors: Music therapeutic tool for those with dementiaApr 04, 2024 8:48 pm - Adding music to the lives of people living with mild cognitive impairment is linked with an improved ability to learn, retain and recall new information, studies show.
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‘I’m doing something that she would be proud of’: Man running Boston Marathon in memory of sisterApr 02, 2024 8:16 pm - On April 15, 30,000 runners from around the world will line up at the Boston Marathon start line, primed for their 26.2-mile journey. Among them will be Libertyville resident Ben Youel, running in memory of his younger sister, Maggie, who died in June 2015 after surviving a stroke three years earlier.