Health and Fitness
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Learn about men's health at Loyola Medicine's online seminar Dec. 8Nov 24, 2020 10:00 pm - Men have a lower life expectancy than women and spend 25% less money on health care. Men also go to the doctor less often and wait longer to seek treatment. Men's doctor...
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Thanksgiving 2020: How to celebrate safely and smoothly
Nov 23, 2020 6:00 am - With Thanksgiving and the holiday season rapidly approaching, many public health experts have united around a single message: Expect festivities to look very different t...
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Light therapy lamps can ease seasonal depression
Nov 23, 2020 5:00 am - For some people, the beginning of winter signals more than a change in weather. The shorter, darker days trigger a noticeable shift in their mood and behavior, causing w...
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How to treat your baby for croupNov 22, 2020 5:00 am - One of the most nerve-wracking experiences for any new parent is the first time a baby gets sick. Because babies can't yet verbalize their symptoms or how they're feelin...
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Internet searches for 'panic attacks' more common during COVIDNov 22, 2020 5:00 am - Q: I had this scary episode happen where all of a sudden, it felt like the world wasn't real. My heart was racing and I thought I was going to pass out. The friend I was...
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CDC: Wearing mask helps others, but also youNov 21, 2020 10:00 pm - Wearing a mask helps others, but also you
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A time capsule perfectly timed for ThanksgivingNov 21, 2020 5:00 am - I was sorting out some books and papers stacked under a coffee table when I found an envelope with a thick stack of printed emails from August-December 2012. What a time...
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Yarn sales rise, while stress decreasesNov 20, 2020 10:00 pm - There are 53 million Americans who know how to crochet or knit. Staying home during the pandemic has provided a new opportunity to revitalize their interest in crafting ...
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Advocating for your health in the age of COVIDNov 20, 2020 10:00 pm - Securing quality health care is more important than ever. However, as COVID-19 continues to overwhelm our health care system, it's become more difficult. Today, health c...
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How Camp Out From Cancer care packages give kids a break from dealing with diseaseNov 20, 2020 5:00 am - In June 2011, Isaac Parris was just finishing up kindergarten and looking forward to a summer of fun. But then the headaches started. Isaac's mom, April Schippers, said ...