Health and Fitness
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Campanelli YMCA reopens in Schaumburg after 18-month relocation processJun 01, 2026 1:29 pm - The Alfred Campanelli branch of the Golden Corridor Family YMCA reopened at its new Schaumburg location Monday, ending an 18-month interruption to what had been 56 years of service to the community.
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The doctor dilemma: Patients face tough choice as more suburban physicians make the switch to concierge medicineMay 30, 2026 11:45 am - With a growing number of doctors looking to scale back so they can practice medicine the way they want, some patients are being left to find new physicians or make the switch to concierge medicine with their doctor.
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These thyroid disorder symptoms are easy to mistake for normal aging
May 29, 2026 9:38 am - At 52, Cindy Vogel started to feel more tired than usual. Even after a full night of sleep, her brain felt foggy, and she was so exhausted that it interfered with everyday household tasks. She finally got bloodwork done and learned she had Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition that causes hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid.
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‘It’s so dang fun’: Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
May 29, 2026 9:07 am - 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.
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The simple trick that can stop a mosquito bite from itching
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Children’s health: Help your child avoid ‘brain rot’ this summerMay 29, 2026 8:45 am - 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?
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Ask the doctors: No single test will assure heart healthMay 29, 2026 8:43 am - 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.
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Patient advocate: Glaucoma puts the pressure on your eyesMay 29, 2026 8:42 am - 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.
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Many people skip colonoscopies. Experts added a blood test to the options.
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From Villa Park to Africa: How former Peace Corps volunteer founded Bikes for LesothoMay 27, 2026 6:00 am - Bikes for Lesotho, founded by Villa Park resident and former Peace Corps volunteer Dave Gorman, has shipped 7,000 donated bicycles to the African nation of Lesotho since 2013.