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Helping kids with autism handle activity changes

By Taylor Dorlack, Advocate Children's Hospital
Apr 17, 2025 11:27 pm - Children with autism spectrum disorders are more likely to experience difficulties when prompted to shift gears. Here are some strategies that can help your child feel more comfortable and prepared to tackle upcoming changes in routine.
A team effort: Bike clubs, nature lovers take part in Earth Day clean-up events

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
Apr 16, 2025 2:00 pm - Those of us old enough to celebrate the first Earth Day (1970) connect the modern environmental movement’s birth with current efforts to tidy up our planet.
Autism rate increased, CDC says in report that contradicts RFK Jr. on cause

By Fenit Nirappil
Apr 15, 2025 2:13 pm - One in 31 8-year-olds had autism in U.S. communities examined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a small increase from previous years, according to a report released Tuesday.
‘We never give up’: Les Turner ALS Foundation gala raises $620K

Submitted by Les Turner ALS Foundation
Apr 15, 2025 1:17 pm - The Les Turner ALS Foundation’s 2025 Hoping Through Caring Gala raised more than $620,000 at the annual fundraising event held April 5 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago.
‘Community of care’: Loss of teenager inspired mom to help other grieving parents

By Barbara Vitello
Apr 13, 2025 9:00 pm - The loss of her 14-year-old son to a rare brain tumor and the “community of care” that supported her following his death inspired Amy McNicholas to reach out to others as director of Missing Pieces, the Oakbrook Terrace-based organization that helps provide support to families grieving the loss of a child.
There’s a new push to put whole milk back in school meals. Here’s what you should know

by Jonel Aleccia
Apr 11, 2025 4:41 am - Whole and 2% milk has been banned from school meals since 2012. There is a new push by federal lawmakers and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to put it back.
Weekend workouts could help you live longer

American Heart Association News
Apr 11, 2025 4:28 am - There’s good news for “weekend warriors,” or those who fill their weekends with bursts of exercise and physical activities. Such exercisers reap similar benefits to those who spread out the exercise over the week.
Get more out of every step you take toward better health

By Laura Williamson
Apr 11, 2025 4:05 am - Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise in the world. It costs nothing, can be done almost anywhere and provides numerous health benefits. For those who are willing and able, there are ways to boost the benefits of walking to reap even more rewards. Here are five simple ways to put more pep in your steps.
Stress is contagious. Here’s how not to catch it.

By Sam Jones
Apr 11, 2025 3:11 am - When many people are stressed, avoiding stress contagion — the transmission of stress from one person or group of people to others — can be difficult. But it isn’t impossible. Researchers detail how you can avoid catching the stress of others around you.
Trouble waking up in the morning? These tips may help

By Lisa Strauss
Apr 11, 2025 1:16 am - A lot of people assume they are doing something wrong when they have trouble getting up in the morning. They (and their bosses) may even view the problem as a failure of will and discipline. But trouble rising is not a character flaw or a sign of limited insight and ingenuity; it is a legitimate health issue.

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