Health and Fitness
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How to get the most out of your doctor's appointment
Dec 26, 2025 6:30 am - It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their medicines — or forget to mention a concern. Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation.
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Patient advocate: Tweaks for a happier, healthier 2026Dec 26, 2025 6:15 am - A recently released poll of 2,000 American adults of various ages yielded some interesting insights. Nearly 70% of those responding said 2025 was a dumpster fire of one sort or another for them, labeling it OK, bad or even awful. Yet, hope springs eternal.
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Ask the doctors: Mold can pose serious health risksDec 26, 2025 6:15 am - Molds and other forms of fungal growth can pose serious health risks. This is particularly true when their growth is extensive or there’s long-standing exposure. Symptoms often vary a lot from person to person. This can make it hard to identify a mold-related illness.
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Children’s health: Why do babies need the hepatitis B vaccine?Dec 26, 2025 6:00 am - Hepatitis B is a virus that can damage the liver and lead to lifelong health problems. The hepatitis B vaccine prevents short-term illness (acute hepatitis) and a life-threatening infection called chronic hepatitis B.
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How the end of extra Affordable Care Act subsidies could affect you
Dec 22, 2025 11:54 am - Extra subsidies that made Affordable Care Act plans more affordable for millions of Americans for the past five years are all but guaranteed to vanish on New Year’s Day.
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New clues about long COVID’s cause could unlock treatments
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Quest to slow aging leads scientists into the powerhouse of cells
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Feeling SAD? There are ways to improve your moodDec 19, 2025 7:11 am - Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is recognized as a recurring major depressive disorder, typically starting in the fall and winter and spontaneously improving when spring arrives. It’s usually associated with less sunlight and shorter days.
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Children’s health: How to foster a love for reading in your childDec 19, 2025 7:11 am - No matter a child’s age, reading is important. It enhances language development, develops vocabulary and sparks imaginative thinking. Parents may find it easy to get a baby or toddler excited about reading a book. But as kids grow, maintaining that interest can take a little more effort.
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‘A good thing for people’: Palatine Township levies first tax for community mental health boardDec 18, 2025 1:03 pm - Palatine Township trustees this week approved a $1.65 million tax levy for its community mental health board.