Health and Fitness
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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
Feb 15, 2025 9:30 am - Weight loss wonder drugs show promise to curb alcohol cravings. Could it be the game changer for alcohol use disorder?
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New diabetes diagnosis can cause denialFeb 15, 2025 9:30 am - A patient newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes can easily feel overwhelmed. People often need time to adjust to their new health status when navigating the complex logistics of living with the disease.
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Grief & healing: Late winter snowfall a nice surpriseFeb 15, 2025 6:30 am - A late winter snowfall sets the scene for reflections and memories of loved ones.
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Got bad breath? You’re probably missing a spot when you brush.
Feb 14, 2025 3:10 am - Common foods like garlic and cheese make your breath reek. But mouthwash could also wreak havoc on your oral bacteria.
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A gassy baby is a fussy baby. How parents can helpFeb 14, 2025 12:29 am - Is your baby fussy with painful gas? Try these surprising at-home remedies pediatricians actually recommend.