Health and Fitness
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Grief & healing: Appreciating joys of becoming an AmericanAug 03, 2024 6:30 am - Watching someone go through the process of becoming an American citizen can make you feel gratitude for the rights and freedoms that come with being born in America.
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Does anxiety make your heart race? Try these simple tricks to find calm.
Aug 02, 2024 2:31 am - You can slow a rapid heart rate, caused by anxiety and even cardiac arrhythmias, using a classic technique called vagal maneuvers.
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Should you stretch before exercise? After? Never? Here’s what to know
Aug 02, 2024 1:56 am - Stretching can help make you more flexible, improve range of motion in your joints — and feel good.
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Pedicures have health risks, especially in summerAug 02, 2024 1:49 am - With summer underway, it’s often tempting to go barefoot, especially at the pool or beach. This can be risky after a pedicure if the cuticles have been recently cut or trimmed, experts say.
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Summer health hazards — beyond the heatAug 01, 2024 11:50 pm - Summer health hazards go beyond the heat predicted for August. Other risks include tick bites and dehydration.
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Ask the doctors: Preparing an essential vacation first-aid kit for familiesAug 01, 2024 11:11 pm - While first-aid kits are widely available for sale, consider what your family may need before leaving for a vacation. Prescription medicines, or extra eyeglasses, for instance, may be needed.
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Keeping gymnastics safe and fun for kidsAug 01, 2024 10:55 pm - Gymnastics, always popular, can be a great sport for children, helping them build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. It’s also important to ensure a safe, positive experience by preventing gymnastics injuries.
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Middle age shouldn’t be a drag. How a ‘chrysalis’ mindset can help
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For healthy aging, light exercise or sleep beats being sedentary
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Summer biking offers riders, spectators a variety of fun eventsJul 31, 2024 12:32 pm - Chicago area biking offers an exciting, varied summer menu: Racing, race spectating, club rides and unique community events.