Health and Fitness
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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...
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Even one drink a day may be harmfulAug 27, 2023 7:00 am - Drinking alcoholic beverages on a regular basis - even if it's just one drink per day - may raise blood pressure levels as you age, a new research analysis suggests. The...
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Cardiac rehab helps people recover physically and emotionallyAug 26, 2023 7:00 am - Q: My dad is recovering from a heart attack. He wants to get back to living his life, but I can tell he's worried. His doctors have suggested he start doing a program ca...
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Beware: At just $19 a month, or 63 cents a day, those charitable pitches really add upAug 25, 2023 11:00 pm - By Susan Anderson-Khleif There is a new pitch afoot. It's in your email, it's in TV commercials. It's relentless. What is it? It is a broad array of organizations asking...