Health and Fitness
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Ask the doctors: Sitting at work plays role in ill healthDec 06, 2024 6:00 am - Whether you work at a desk or mainly use a car to get, Americans spend more time sitting than at any point in history. For many, the total is well over 10 hours of sitting per day. That's the number that research associates with a marked increase in cardiac risk.
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Guide to walking pneumonia in childrenDec 06, 2024 5:15 am - Walking pneumonia is a milder form of pneumonia that can cause discomfort and disrupt children’s routines. Understanding what it is and how to prevent it can help parents take the right steps to keep their kids healthy.
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14 ways to cope with depression and better your mental health
Dec 05, 2024 10:50 pm - Depression is affecting more and more people. But for many people, symptoms of depression can be prevented or treated with a few practical strategies.
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Oh, there’s no gift like health for the holidaysDec 05, 2024 10:34 pm - If you want to give the gift of good health, experts suggest gifts like free weights, fitness trackers, cookbooks, air fryers and experiences that encourage activity.
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Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows
Dec 03, 2024 3:53 pm - Nearly three out of 10 U.S. drugstores that were open during the previous decade had closed by 2021, research shows. Black and Latino neighborhoods were most vulnerable to the retail pharmacy closures, which can chip away at already-limited care options.
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New chapters: Biking books serve up armchair adventuresDec 01, 2024 4:00 am - Inclement weather keeping you indoors? Recent biking books, co-reviewed with others, serve up armchair adventures and thoughts on safety as potential stocking stuffers for yourself and others.
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Knowing the difference between a cold and the fluNov 30, 2024 9:35 am - Whether your child has a cold or the flu, recovery begins with rest, drinking plenty of fluids and eating a healthy diet. What should parents look out for?
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Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs
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The power of giving: Lombard man gives 500th blood donation before ThanksgivingNov 29, 2024 6:04 pm - As we enter the season of gratitude, one Lombard man is a living testament to the power of giving. Mike Goba, a dedicated blood donor, celebrated a remarkable milestone: his 500th donation, a feat that reflects nearly five decades of selfless giving.
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Grief & healing: Now onward to December holidaysNov 28, 2024 1:28 am - Every holiday needs a plan. So I am working on it. It should include decorations, food, preparations and especially what you plan to do on the day itself.