Health & Fitness
-
Baby yoga: Parents with babies while supporting the child's developmental path
Jun 23, 2019 7:30 AM - A baby yoga class offers children and parents an opportunity to move, stretch and relax - especially important in a generation of 'container babies,' who are often in walkers, bouncy seats, strollers and car seats, says instructor Patti Ideran. -
Drink up! Make sure kids stay hydrated this summer
Jun 23, 2019 7:30 AM - Summer time brings steamy temperatures and constant outdoor activity. With the rising heat, it is critical for children and teenagers to hydrate themselves. -
Be careful around pool chemicals
Jun 22, 2019 7:30 AM - For the past decade, exposure to chemicals that keep swimming pool waters clear and germ-free has sent an average of 4,535 people a year to the emergency room for treatment. More than half of the injuries are occurring at a home pool, and more than a third of the injured are children and teens, according to the CDC.
-
Add 'superfoods' to your diet
Jun 22, 2019 7:30 AM - Consuming superfoods -- nutrient-rich foods that have considerable health benefits -- on a daily basis is one way to improve the quality of your diet.
-
Contagious hand-foot-and-mouth disease peaks in summer
Jun 22, 2019 7:30 AM - Dr. Michelle Rose,a Northwest Community Healthcare Medical Group pediatrician, answers questions about hand-foot-and-mouth disease, which tends to peak in the summer months. -
Your phone may have a cure for your fear of flying
-
Finding comfort in favorite foods
Jun 22, 2019 7:30 AM - A favorite dish can be helpful in grief. Occasional "comfort food" can be soothing.
-
McHenry Co. Health Dept. to offer diabetes screeningJun 21, 2019 8:35 AM - If you have resolved to eat healthier but are having trouble getting started, McHenry County Department of Health is offering a no-cost Diabetes Prevention workshop.
-
Two join Girls on the Run leadership teamJun 20, 2019 4:30 PM - Girls on the Run-Chicago is proud to welcome two new members to its leadership team -- Jill Eid as executive director, and Jennifer Elliott as governing board president.
-
Meet the New York couple donating millions to the anti-vax movement
Show 1-10 of 8,708
next »
bottom clear