Health and Fitness
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Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’
Feb 02, 2025 10:06 am - The number of people being diagnosed with ADHD is skyrocketing, and that’s not limited to children. More adults are being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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Try this natural remedy for the common cold that experts actually recommend
Feb 02, 2025 10:03 am - Hidden at your pharmacy among the potpourri of cough drops and cold remedies, you can find a low-risk treatment that actually may help: nasal irrigation devices.
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Flossing may reduce risk for stroke and irregular heart rhythmFeb 02, 2025 10:03 am - You’re used to the dentist asking you how often you floss, but after new findings are published you might hear that question from your cardiologist. Why? The findings suggest that flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes.
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Ask the doctors: Increased walking can lessen depressionFeb 02, 2025 9:48 am - The farther you walk on a regular basis, the more relief from depression you may experience.
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Don’t slip on the ice! Here’s how.Feb 02, 2025 9:41 am - Injuries from slipping on ice can lay you up for weeks while broken bones and sprains heal. But if you’re an older adult, an ice injury has the potential to lead to an extended hospital stay, or even a shortened life. Here’s how to step safely this winter.
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Grief & healing: For me, February signals springFeb 01, 2025 7:00 am - I have always considered February to be a winter month and, when growing up in northern Minnesota, it certainly was.
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How to bundle babies safely in the colder monthsJan 30, 2025 9:17 pm - How do you keep your baby warm while making sure they’re safe? It’s all about knowing the common mistakes to avoid, layering and understanding how to prioritize safety.
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Northwest Community Healthcare cuts more than 100 jobs, discontinues inpatient psychiatric servicesJan 30, 2025 6:36 pm - More than 100 employees at Northwest Community Healthcare in Arlington Heights will be laid off due to cuts in psychiatric services and other areas.
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On fifth anniversary, St. Alexius doctors recall fear, anxiety of treating nation’s 2nd COVID patientJan 26, 2025 9:16 am - Five years ago Friday, staff at Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates became part of history when they announced they were treating a patient with the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States.
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What is healthspan, and how can you maximize yours?Jan 26, 2025 9:15 am - Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy in the U.S. Health experts are turning their focus to not just how long people manage to stay alive but the number of years they can expect to do so free of disease. That's what's called a healthspan.