Health and Fitness
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1 in 7 kids in US may have blood pressure that’s higher than normal
Sep 06, 2024 7:00 pm - About 14% of children and teens in the U.S. either have high blood pressure or are headed toward it, according to preliminary new research that suggests a need for greater prevention efforts earlier in life.
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Older adults struggled — and grew — during pandemic, study suggestsSep 06, 2024 12:43 am - Although the coronavirus pandemic raised stresses on older adults living in care facilities, it also shed light on their resilience, according to a small study released this summer.
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Are you a ‘complex’ patient?Sep 06, 2024 12:02 am - Health care providers are seeing more patients with complex conditions than ever. But what does this mean for patients and what can they do about it?
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How to protect childhood cancer survivors’ heartsSep 05, 2024 10:26 pm - Childhood cancer survivors are at a higher risk to develop heart problems. Parents should be vigilant about heart-healthy habits, like good nutrition and regular exercise.
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Ask the doctors: Honey helps yogurt bacteria survive digestionSep 05, 2024 6:45 am - Honey helps yogurt bacteria stay alive long enough to help your gut microbiome. But it’s still an added sugar.
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Metra delivers on new bike policy and suburbanites reap the benefitsSep 01, 2024 6:00 am - More cyclists than ever are bringing their bikes on the train as a result of Metra’s new Bikes on Trains policy, in which retrofitted cars allow more space for bikes.
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Grief & healing: Fall gardens welcome the new seasonAug 31, 2024 9:15 am - The changing of seasons requires some preparation, and maybe a chance for an attitude check if you find these transitions difficult. Learning to find the beauty in each season can help you stay cheerful.
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10 tips to keep children healthy and happy in schoolAug 30, 2024 1:33 am - Good sleep, a workable screentime policy and medical checkups are among the things parents should make sure their children have for a happy, productive school day.
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The alcohol conundrum: Is it safe at even low levels of consumption?Aug 30, 2024 1:07 am - Still strongly connected to social traditions, alcohol is getting the side eye from health researchers, who are discovering that even moderate amounts of alcohol consumption is tied to health risks.
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Ask the doctors: Health debate over plant-based burgers’ ingredientsAug 30, 2024 12:41 am - While a new breed of meatless burgers stirs debate, doctors discuss pros and cons with patients.