Health and Fitness
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A salty diet may increase eczema in adults, study finds
Jun 14, 2024 1:41 am - Adults who eat a salty diet appear to have a higher risk for eczema, according to a study by researchers at the University of California at San Francisco.
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Are greens powders good for you?
Jun 13, 2024 10:47 pm - Greens powders seem really healthy. It’s the same thing as eating vegetables, right? Find out what this doctor tells her patients.
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'We can do more with more resources': Aurora Hispanic health care leader offers update during nonprofit's 25th anniversaryJun 13, 2024 7:32 pm - “We've done a lot in 25 years. With more volunteers and funds, we can do even more.” That's what Hispanic health care expert Lulu Blacksmith said at Oak Street Restaura...
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How to advocate for an LGBTQ+ loved one’s health careJun 09, 2024 7:38 am - More than 50 years after the Stonewall riots in New York City gave rise to the gay rights movement and the annual June observance known as Pride Month, LGBTQ+ individuals still face an uphill battle when it comes to health care.
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Life without social media isn’t easy for teens. How these families navigate adolescence offline
Jun 09, 2024 7:38 am - Many parents are trying to raise their children with restrictions or bans on social media. Teenagers are aware that too much social media is bad for them because of the toll it takes on mental health and grades. This is a tale of two families, social media and the challenge of navigating high school.
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In cities across the U.S., Black and Latino neighborhoods have less access to pharmacies
Jun 09, 2024 6:00 am - Parts of the north side of Montgomery, Alabama, are defined by what it has lost: restaurants, grocery stores and a convenient pharmacy, the latter of which closed five years ago.
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Free kids' vision exams set for June 15 in AuroraJun 08, 2024 5:24 pm - Free vision exams for children, ages 6 months to 16, will be offered on Saturday, June 15, at Aurora Public LIbrary West Branch.
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Grief & healing: Fused identitiesJun 08, 2024 5:45 am - Love at first and an everlasting bond between two people, like that portrayed in “The Bridges of Madison County,” are factors that may make grieving more difficult when one of the pair dies.
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Perimenopause is having a millennial moment. Here are 7 ways to cope.
Jun 07, 2024 3:44 am - Millennials, who are known for talking about, well, everything, from periods to postpartum depression, are now talking about perimenopause, which can begin to affect women in their mid-30s and 40s.
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How firearm safety begins at homeJun 07, 2024 3:35 am - Firearm violence is the leading killer of children and young adults under age 24. Yet, the majority of these deaths are not caused by mass shootings. Most occur at home, and are preventable.