Health and Fitness
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Right to die on your own terms? Illinois lawmakers propose medical aid in dying billFeb 18, 2024 6:00 am - Deb Robertson knows the state legislation she’s fighting for — to allow medical aid in dying — may not be enacted by the time she’s ready to die.
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Celebrating friendship, plus positive conversation startersFeb 17, 2024 6:15 am - With the hubbub of Valentine’s Day behind us, it’s time to turn attention to our friendships and how important they are in our lives.
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How to kick the habit if you’re a longtime smokerFeb 17, 2024 6:15 am - Addicted to tobacco but finding it difficult to stop? There are good reasons why abandoning cigarettes and other forms of smoking is so hard.
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Schools are trying to get more students therapy. Not all parents are on board
Feb 17, 2024 6:15 am - As schools respond to a youth mental health crisis accelerated by the pandemic, many are confronting the challenges of getting parents on board with treatment.
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How a social connection expert stays connected and whyFeb 17, 2024 6:15 am - Forging and keeping connections with other people throughout our lives is good for our health and longevity. A social connection expert explains.
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Grief & healing: Being practical can get you through ups and downsFeb 17, 2024 6:15 am - Preparation, for winter weather, or really anything in life, is the key to weathering difficult circumstances.
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How to keep the fun in sports for your childrenFeb 16, 2024 6:15 am - How can parents keep their kids safe if they want to participate in organized sports? Two doctors share their expertise.
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Ask the doctors: Study shows some behaviors may contribute to Alzheimer’sFeb 16, 2024 6:00 am - Researchers have discovered some behavioral risk factors that may lead to Alzheimer’s. Find out what they are.
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COVID-19 deaths are down, but Illinois’ death rate is still higher than it was pre-pandemicFeb 11, 2024 6:00 am - Newly released mortality figures by the Illinois Department of Public Health show deaths in 2022 were still coming in at a much higher rate than what the state was seeing before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Feet, don’t fail me now: Common foot problems to avoid and treat as you get olderFeb 10, 2024 6:30 am - Foot discomfort can limit your mobility and willingness to walk, leading to disease and early mortality. Find out what symptoms to look for and what to do about them.