Health and Fitness
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Ask the doctors: Nurse practitioners play important role on medical teamsJun 26, 2026 10:21 am - The single-practice doctor who was once the face of family medicine is in decline. In many parts of the country, medical groups with multiple practitioners have taken the family doctor's place. That means, for a growing number of people seeking medical care, a nurse practitioner, or NP, may be the first point of medical contact.
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Children’s health: How to ensure water safety this summerJun 26, 2026 10:19 am - Pools and splash pads are now open across Chicagoland. While that means summer fun in full swing, it also means an increase in water-related injuries and deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more children ages 1-4 die from drowning than any other cause of death.
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Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail
Jun 24, 2026 4:41 am - Getting outside generally improves mental and physical health. But too often, campers and hikers resort to the convenience of processed foods high in saturated fat, salt and sugar. Here’s how to rethink campsite cooking to eat healthy while acting healthy.
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‘Procrastination is sabotage’: What one expert says about putting things off
Jun 19, 2026 11:11 am - A DePaul University professor has found that 20% of people are chronic procrastinators — meaning they habitually, intentionally and irrationally delay a target task, often to the point that they cause discomfort for themselves and others.
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Patient advocate: Hydration: We’ll drink to that!Jun 19, 2026 11:09 am - The emergence of our health culture in the 1990s brought water to the forefront of nutrition. Colorful insulated water bottles are now a fashion accessory, helped along by social media. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Water is essential to our health and well-being, physical and mental.
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Ask the doctors: Take care of your mouth’s microbiomeJun 19, 2026 11:07 am - The idea of an oral microbiome is fairly new. In the past, bacteria in the mouth were mostly associated with tooth decay and bad breath. However, the advent of rapid and affordable DNA sequencing has revealed a complex and often beneficial oral ecosystem.
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Study: COVID vaccine linked to broad protections against heart conditions
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Antibacterial soap may be breeding superbugs
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How to talk to your kids about vaping
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Children’s health: How to protect children’s skin from the sunJun 19, 2026 11:02 am - Whether children are headed to the beach, the playground or summer camp, protecting their skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays can help prevent both short-term injuries and long-term health problems.