Health and Fitness
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Breast cancer: News from the front linesOct 06, 2024 9:42 am - October brings with it pumpkins and pink ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Advancements in early detection and treatment continue to increase the chances of survival. When caught in its earliest, the five-year survival rate of breast cancer is 99%.
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Grief & healing: The many sources of griefOct 06, 2024 8:47 am - We usually think of grief as a response to the death of a beloved partner, a family member or a dear friend. But there are actually many kinds of losses that can cause grief.
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Wellness tourism booms as travelers seek mental health boost
Oct 06, 2024 7:00 am - Defined as travel associated with maintaining or enhancing one’s personal well-being, wellness tourism is centered around delivering services and amenities focused on reducing stress levels and improving mental health.
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Are you planning a sober or sober-ish October? Both have benefits.
Oct 04, 2024 4:59 am - It’s “sober” October — a popular fall sobriety challenge during which people live alcohol-free for a month to improve health and regain control of their drinking. But if you can’t commit to a full month of abstinence, you can still benefit from a “damp” or “dryish” reset.
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Hydration boosters not necessary with balanced dietOct 03, 2024 10:26 pm - There is no question that drinking enough water is key to optimal health. We rely on proper — and precise — fluid balance in our tissues for digestion, muscle repair, blood sugar control, and heart and brain health. But do you need a hydration booster?
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How to talk to your kids about presidential electionsOct 03, 2024 10:05 pm - Presidential election years can be stressful for all of us — children and teens included. The barrage of messages in the media can be anxiety provoking, conflict is uncomfortable and feeling at odds with our neighbors is unsettling. Here is my advice for supporting your children during this tense season.
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Support cancer survivors at Northwestern Medicine Walk & 5KOct 01, 2024 6:51 pm - Lace up those running or walking shoes and head to Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva to celebrate cancer survivors and help raise money for patients and families. Set for Saturday, Oct. 19, the event will be followed by a festival on the Kane County Cougars field.
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‘I’m a believer’: Suburban woman hopeful after undergoing groundbreaking cancer treatmentSep 30, 2024 5:15 pm - Hawthorn Woods resident Alla Pinzour has found hope through a groundbreaking treatment for the skin cancer she’s battled for 15 years. “I am finally able to live my life,” Pinzour said. “I have hope that I will be cancer-free. I’m a believer.”
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What you’re doing to quicken cognitive decline and memory lossSep 28, 2024 9:08 am - Certain parts of the brain shrink as we age, including those important to learning and other complex mental activities. Some of our lifestyle choices, however, have an impact on how quickly our brains age and we lose cognitive function, including memory.
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It’s time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots