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‘The game certainly has grown’: How one player’s efforts boosted pickleball’s popularity in the Tri-Cities

By Dave Heun
Apr 18, 2025 4:54 am - One might be inclined to tag Cris Anderson as the “Queen of Pickleball” in St. Charles. And that’s certainly not a stretch.
Yes, wearing socks to bed may help you sleep better

By Lindsey Bever
Apr 18, 2025 2:25 am - Sleeping with loose-fitting socks made of natural materials may help you sleep better, and even keep you cooler overall.
Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don’t know about

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ
Apr 18, 2025 2:05 am - Despite a fear of repercussions, more adults are recognizing that stepping back from work to deal with emotional burdens or psychological conditions that get in the way of their lives is a necessary choice, one that a growing number of employers recognize.
Is your teen sleep-deprived? These expert bedtime tips could help

By JOCELYN GECKER
Apr 18, 2025 1:48 am - Research shows that today’s teenagers are more sleep-deprived than ever before. And experts say it’s affecting areas like mental health and school attendance. A few small changes to how parents and teens approach sleep can make a dramatic difference.
Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down

By MARIA CHENG
Apr 18, 2025 1:36 am - Experts tend to focus on the kinds of foods you can eat to improve your health. But the speed at which you devour your dinner matters just as much. There are risks with eating too fast.
Are doctors’ ‘administrative fees’ legit?

By Teri (Dreher) Frykenberg
Apr 18, 2025 1:05 am - Primary care and specialist physicians are saddled with more administrative tasks and it all comes at a cost. To cover some of those costs, it appears that a growing number of doctors are charging patients a little extra, usually called an “administrative fee.”
Mirror neurons contribute to successful social connections

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Apr 18, 2025 12:03 am - Are emotions contagious? Researchers studying couples found that when one person expressed happiness, the feeling often spread three degrees across an entire social network.
Helping kids with autism handle activity changes

By Taylor Dorlack, Advocate Children's Hospital
Apr 17, 2025 11:27 pm - Children with autism spectrum disorders are more likely to experience difficulties when prompted to shift gears. Here are some strategies that can help your child feel more comfortable and prepared to tackle upcoming changes in routine.
A team effort: Bike clubs, nature lovers take part in Earth Day clean-up events

By Ralph Banasiak, Along for the Ride
Apr 16, 2025 2:00 pm - Those of us old enough to celebrate the first Earth Day (1970) connect the modern environmental movement’s birth with current efforts to tidy up our planet.
Autism rate increased, CDC says in report that contradicts RFK Jr. on cause

By Fenit Nirappil
Apr 15, 2025 2:13 pm - One in 31 8-year-olds had autism in U.S. communities examined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a small increase from previous years, according to a report released Tuesday.

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