Health and Fitness
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Fox Valley Orthopedics surgeon first to perform Anterior to Psoas surgery in an ambulatory surgery centerMar 06, 2023 10:00 pm - Fox Valley Orthopedics recently announced Spine Surgeon Lauren E. Matteini, MD, is the first to perform an Anterior to Psoas (ATP) fusion of the lumbar spine in an ambul...
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The truth about caffeine, coffee and headachesMar 05, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I am 69 years old and have two cups of coffee each morning. Once or twice a week, I wake up with a dull ache at the back of my head, toward the left side. It always g...
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Thin-skinned: The problem of pressure soresMar 05, 2023 6:00 am - We often hear about the prevalence of bedsores in nursing homes. Also known as pressure ulcers or pressure sores, these injuries are a common reason people sue long-term...
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Positive influences on childhood brain developmentMar 05, 2023 6:00 am - The earliest stages of life are a crucial time for child development and have a particularly important impact on the brain. More than 80% of a child's brain is formed du...
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A boss move: A support group of women doctors is growing throughout the Northwest, West suburbsMar 05, 2023 12:00 am - Lauren Matteini is the original “Boss Lady Doc.” She's learned she has many kindred spirits. Matteini, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the spine at Fox Valley Orth...
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Giving up our grief, 'getting over it,' is not necessaryMar 04, 2023 5:00 am - Is giving up our grief possible? Or even a good move? And what does this mean anyway? Recently I read a short essay on this topic ("In Healing After Loss," Martha Hickma...
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How Geneva couple saved each other's livesMar 03, 2023 5:00 am - To say the holiday season was ruined for the Vokeny family of Geneva in 2021 would be accurate.To say the family faced devastating consequences from the trauma it endure...
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Celebrate International Women's Day at free cycling eventsMar 03, 2023 5:00 am - Connect to a global movement while cycling. Celebrating International Women's Day March 8, cyclists have six free Chicago area riding events that are open to all. Nonpro...
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Akorn's closing may prolong asthma med shortages, but treatment options still availableMar 03, 2023 12:00 am - The sudden closure last week of a Gurnee-based pharmaceutical company may prolong shortages of treatments for RSV and asthma. Akorn, which operated manufacturing plants ...
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Sherman surgeon offers 5 things to consider before having surgeryMar 02, 2023 10:00 pm - A study found that the average American has approximately six operating room procedures in their lifetime. If you haven't had surgery yet, it is likely you or someone yo...