Health and Fitness
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Grief & healing: Tragedy during the holidaysDec 14, 2024 5:30 am - Holidays after a loved one’s death bring painful reminders of their absence. Focusing on their joy for the season and reasons for your own joy can help you through.
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Navigating the holidays when a loved one has mental illnessDec 13, 2024 3:00 pm - When a family member has mental illness, the holidays often exacerbate symptoms. Rethink traditions to support that person’s needs.
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12 do’s and don’ts for becoming a better gift-giver, according to science
Dec 13, 2024 3:38 am - Consumers will spend up to $989 billion this holiday season, but almost 20% of that will be returned — a higher rate of return than the rest of the year — the National Retail Federation estimates.
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Does yawning mean our brains aren’t getting enough oxygen?
Dec 13, 2024 3:33 am - Is it true that we yawn when our brains are deprived of oxygen? Yawning, a complex reflex, can happen spontaneously, or it can be contagious — when we see, hear or sometimes even think about it, we usually yawn.
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Going into holiday season with a plan slows weight gainDec 12, 2024 11:12 pm - Doctors offer some advice on how to avoid holiday weight gain. Tips include eating protein and vegetables first and being selective about indulging in treats.
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No sacrificing: Cooper’s Hawk makes eating out easier for gluten-sensitive dinersDec 10, 2024 3:46 pm - Cooper’s Hawk has rolled out an extensive new gluten-free menu with appetizers, entrées, sides and desserts to accommodate guests with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
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How a Batavia leukemia survivor’s dreams of motherhood came true
Dec 08, 2024 7:45 am - The day before she was supposed to start IVF treatment, a Batavia woman was diagnosed with leukemia. Now, she had two battles to fight: survival and the challenging road to motherhood.
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Grief & healing: Following through on your planDec 07, 2024 5:45 am - A plan is only as good as our follow through. Otherwise a plan is just a waste of time.
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‘More like giant pingpong’: Indoor pickleball facility to open in Batavia this month
Dec 06, 2024 12:20 pm - America’s fastest-growing sport gets a foothold in Batavia with a new indoor facility set to open along Randall Road.
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Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be
Dec 06, 2024 6:00 am - Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare instances, these tests can reveal something unexpected — hints of a hidden cancer in the woman.