Health and Fitness
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Is 'concierge' medical care for you?May 21, 2023 7:00 am - Greater interest in personalized medicine, an aging population and increased emphasis on preventive health care are fueling the rise of concierge medicine. In this healt...
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How to manage your kids' summer snackingMay 21, 2023 7:00 am - With summer break right around the corner, many families will experience a shift in routine. For nearly nine months out of the year, those who are used to their days and...
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Weigh benefits of statins with potential rise in glucose levelsMay 20, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I read that when you take statins, it raises blood glucose levels to a prediabetes or diabetes level. How do statins work? My blood glucose is a bit high, and I'm wor...
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Is a certain 'place' important to feel a loved one's spirit ?May 20, 2023 6:00 am - The first time I heard mention of someone who felt the spirit of a loved one being around, we were at a friend's house for dinner. It was many years ago. I think I was a...
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Mental Health Awareness Month at Monarch LandingMay 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Everything is in place to help achieve and/or maintain mental wellness. The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The goal of this designation is to provide edu...
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IDOT mapping tool helps identify unsafe locations for cyclists to travelMay 18, 2023 6:00 am - IDOT mapping tool helps identify unsafe locations for cyclists to travel
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UChicago Medicine AdventHealth offers free clinic in Glendale HeightsMay 17, 2023 11:00 pm - UChicago Medicine AdventHealth will sponsor a free medical clinic on Saturday, June 3, for families and individuals who cannot afford healthcare. The clinic will take pl...
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Advocate Sherman ER doctor on what are the signs of an appendicitisMay 17, 2023 11:00 pm - What should you do when abdominal pain strikes? While it may be caused by constipation or the stomach flu, there's a chance it could be something more serious. One culpr...
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How technology is changing today's health careMay 14, 2023 7:00 am - The history of health care technology starts with Rene Laënnec, a French physician. For centuries, doctors listened to patients' hearts by putting their ear to the chest...
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Ringing in ear has no easy solutionsMay 13, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I am a woman in my 80s and have been in pretty good health. However, I now have ringing in my ears that drives me crazy. I've tried drugstore pills and drops and a so...