Health and Fitness
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Heidi was a sweetheart: Dealing with the death of beloved petsMay 22, 2024 12:15 am - Anyone who has ever had a beloved pet knows the pain when that pet dies.
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Rest easy, snorers: A CPA works wondersMay 23, 2024 12:54 am - Obstructive sleep apnea raises the risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure and stroke. And night after night of broken sleep is implicated in everything from diabetes to dementia.
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Ask the doctors: Fat pad atrophy can cause painful stress on feetMay 22, 2024 12:34 am - If the fat pads protecting the bottom of your feet begin to wear away, it can cause pain, and for some it can be life-altering.
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Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults
May 26, 2024 9:22 am - Even as millions of older adults clamor for drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, monthly use of the medications soared in people aged 12 to 25.
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How energy drinks can affect kids’ mental, physical healthMay 21, 2024 10:57 pm - Energy drinks can cause cardiac issues and can actually produce the opposite effect of “giving energy.”
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Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the U.S., a new study says
May 26, 2024 9:23 am - Daily and near-daily marijuana use is now more common than similar levels of drinking in the U.S., according to an analysis of national survey data over four decades.
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The sweet return of Stan’s Donut 5K, 10k and Kids DashMay 21, 2024 1:24 pm - The Stan’s Donut 5K and Kids Dash — now in its eighth year — returns to Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday, July 27.
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US pediatricians reverse decades-old advice against HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding
May 21, 2024 9:58 am - People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group ...
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From homers to healing: Ex-Sox slugger Soderholm helping people through Willowbrook wellness centerMay 19, 2024 7:50 am - Forty-seven years ago, Eric Soderholm was one of the South Side Hitmen, bashing home runs and thrilling fans as a third baseman for the pennant-chasing Chicago White Sox. Now he co-owns the SoderWorld Wellness Center & Academy, a Willowbrook facility offering yoga classes, massages from licensed therapists, meditation, workshops and more.
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Grief & healing: Having a sister is a wonderful supportMay 17, 2024 3:01 am - Having a sister or brother is a blessing and wonderful support that helps a lot in coping with and managing grief.