Health and Fitness
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More adults are wondering if they have autism. Here are tips to seek a diagnosis
Feb 21, 2025 12:55 am - More adults have sought insight on their own neurodiversity in the last decade — often after their children are diagnosed or after seeing social media posts. The number of adults diagnosed with autism between the ages of 26 and 34 has substantially increased in the past decade. But it can be costly and difficult to obtain an autism diagnosis later in life.
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Narcissists feel more excluded and experience ‘social pain,’ scientists say
Feb 21, 2025 12:00 am - Are narcissists just misunderstood? Spare a thought for narcissists, who can experience “social pain” from being excluded, according to new research.
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Is my cortisol high? What people get wrong about the ‘stress hormone.’
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Is there a connection between prediabetes and pancreatic cancer?Feb 20, 2025 11:20 pm - About 80% of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer have prediabetes or a recent diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes This can be scary for those recently diagnosed with blood sugar control issues.
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Supporting the mental health of children with heart conditionsFeb 20, 2025 10:47 pm - Whether a child is born with a heart disease, or develops a heart condition later in life, it can impact their social and emotional well-being. If your child has a heart condition, here are some tips to support their mental health and improve their overall well-being.
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How to appeal your health insurance denialFeb 20, 2025 9:59 pm - It’s estimated that about 20 percent of all health insurance claims were denied by insurers in 2024. You can appeal that decision, but many appeals are denied for administrative reasons. A patient advocate shares key steps to help you avoid that fate.
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A hospital president was doing a presentation. Minutes later, colleagues were saving his lifeFeb 20, 2025 12:58 pm - As president of Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Eric Rhodes understands the fundamentals of healthy living, and he puts them into practice. He’s 44 yea...
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Elk Grove hospital hosts trials on potential new Alzheimer’s treatmentsFeb 15, 2025 1:00 pm - Researchers at Ascension Alexian Brothers hospital in Elk Grove Village are studying potential new treatments for Alzheimer's disease, including a drug called remternetug that can be self-administered at home.
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Fat tire bikes allow cyclists to keep riding all winterFeb 15, 2025 9:30 am - Bike tracks on snowy sidewalks? If the tracks are 3-4 inches wide, you can bet a fat tire bike, aka “fattie,” or fat bike, is on the prowl, pedaled by someone who won’t take snow for an answer.
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Obesity drugs show promise for curbing alcohol cravings