Health & Fitness
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Can going to a pregnancy class benefit your health?
Nov 29, 2022 9:34 PM - Pregnancy and postpartum are challenging to navigate, especially for first-time mothers. That's why it's important for parents to have solid support networks and access to educational resources to guide them through pregnancy and the first few months with their new baby. -
The many advantages of wearable health devices
Nov 27, 2022 9:12 AM - Remember the Life Alert ad "I've fallen, and I can't get up?" Today, wearable health devices are more than a string worn around the neck, and they monitor more than just a fall. -
How do violent movies and video games affect children?
Nov 27, 2022 7:00 AM - Virtual violence is any act of aggression your child might absorb through TV, movies, video games, social media and other digital channels. News reports of real-life tragedies also deliver an endless loop of virtual violence. -
Time of day may make small difference in workout results
Nov 27, 2022 7:00 AM - Q: I'm a 33-year-old woman in good health. I remember reading that the time of day women exercise makes a difference. Is that true? -
Nose swabs may identify babies with severe RSV
Nov 26, 2022 7:00 AM - Results of a new study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago linked more severe RSV with greater damage to cells lining the nose. -
Why -- and why not -- to have surgery during the holidays
Nov 26, 2022 7:00 AM - You've been putting off that elective procedure -- say a hernia repair or knee replacement -- for a while now because you don't want to take time away from work. But now you have time off around Christmas and New Year's, and you're thinking "why not now?" -
Some good things come in twos
Nov 26, 2022 6:00 AM - Pets can be great company to you in general, and certainly when bereaved, or simply fun to have around if you live alone.
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Bike repair stations popping up around the suburbs
Nov 27, 2022 9:13 AM - With more electric vehicles purring along roadways, charging stations are key to widespread acceptance by skeptical motorists. Surprisingly, cyclists are already blessed with free "charging stations" scattered throughout the Chicago area. -
'Am I dreaming or am I alive?' Thanksgiving has special meaning for this double transplant recipient
Nov 27, 2022 9:08 AM - Vernon Hills resident and retired nurse Patricio Collera has much to be thankful for three months after receiving both a new lung and a new liver. -
How to tell if it's a cold, the flu or COVID-19
Nov 24, 2022 12:25 AM - Yesterday, it was a tickle in your throat but today, your mouth feels like a furnace and you've got a runny nose. It's hard to ignore the signs that you're sick. But even if you're already reaching for a decongestant and tissues, you may be wondering: Is this flu, or do I have COVID?
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