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Patient advocate: The flu is lurking — can you avoid it?

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Jan 09, 2026 8:20 am - Just from October to December 2025, there were nearly 5 million diagnosed cases of the flu and 1,900 flu-related deaths, and that’s just in the U.S. Can you totally protect yourself and your family? Probably not. Can you reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalization? Definitely.
How a planned bike path will close a key gap in central Lake County

By Mick Zawislak
Jan 07, 2026 1:29 pm - A project pending official approval in Lake County will close a key gap in a bike path network ultimately linking downtown Round Lake with the Des Plaines River Trail.
2025 biking highlights in Illinois: Trikes as bikes, e-bikes, new laws and path plans

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
Jan 07, 2026 1:08 pm - Trikes as bikes, e-bikes, new laws and plans for biking and pedestrian paths were among the cycling stories making headlines in Illinois in 2025.
New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

By JONEL ALECCIA
Jan 07, 2026 11:10 am - Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar, according to the latest edition of federal nutrition advice released Wednesday by the Trump administration.
Amid Illinois flu surge, U.S. drops key childhood vaccine recommendations

By Marni Pyke
Jan 05, 2026 6:27 pm - Health experts and medical organizations have criticized the move, warning that it could lead to fewer children getting vaccinated and an increase in illnesses and deaths.
US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child

The Associated Press
Jan 05, 2026 1:14 pm - The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child — leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance.
Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight

By ALBERT STUMM
Jan 02, 2026 8:30 am - Buyer beware: Healthy grocery buzzwords often cover up an unhealthy amount of sugar. Added sugars are difficult to quickly spot because many companies use clever marketing to distract consumers.
Dry January has a profound affect on the body

By Sarah Klein
Jan 02, 2026 8:29 am - If you are considering giving up alcohol this January, you’ll be happy to hear that new research suggests it may bring you health benefits, including better mood and sleep, as well as lower blood sugar and blood pressure.
Patient advocate: Games seniors play may help them stay sharp

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Jan 02, 2026 8:27 am - Did you get together over the holidays and play games with your family? It was certainly a good time to do it, and those games may help keep brain synapses firing — especially for seniors.
Keep it simple: Ways to improve your health and wellness in 2026

By DEVI SHASTRI
Jan 02, 2026 8:25 am - The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness. But resolutions, lofty as they may be, can turn daunting quickly. The good news is that the experts mostly say to keep it simple.

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