Health and Fitness
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‘Who taught us how to calm down?’: New state law encourages schools to be the answerFeb 08, 2025 1:00 pm - A new Illinois law encourages schools to teach students relaxation techniques like meditation and yoga to help them cope with stress and mental health issues.
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Grief & healing: The invention of Valentine’s WeekFeb 08, 2025 6:30 am - Valentine’s Day has turned into a Valentine Week. For those in grief, it might be best to keep it simple by remembering happy times.
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‘We deliver hope’: How Geneva therapist’s nonprofit provides accessible mental health careFeb 07, 2025 3:00 am - Randy and Amy Bennett of North Aurora have operated Intermission Therapies in Geneva since 2018, adding the nonprofit Second Act/Scene 2 as an option for clients with little or no insurance to cover mental health services.
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Which style of yoga is right for me? Here’s a primer, with a caveat
Feb 07, 2025 1:02 am - All styles of yoga involve poses, but they differ in significant ways. Even classes within the same style can range from calming to vigorous. So what is the best type of class for a beginner?
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Cannabis is never safe for developing brainsFeb 07, 2025 12:48 am - A mental health experts warns parents about the dangers of the cannabis available on the market today.
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Chew on this: Misophonia is somewhat common, not widely knownFeb 07, 2025 12:26 am - If you find yourself getting triggered — with anger, disgust or anxiety — over the sounds of other people chewing, yawning or even breathing, you’re not alone. It’s a condition called misophonia, and there’s no cure, but you can find help.
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Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth
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Patients using diabetes apps can miss critical alerts. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting them.
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Teen dating violence: What parents should knowFeb 06, 2025 11:26 pm - While dating is often part of the adolescent experience, for some that relationship can include violence and the trauma of that can repercuss throughout the teen’s life. An expert details how a parent can recognize if their teen is in such a relationship.
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Most women aren’t following this advice for aging well. Here’s how to start.
Feb 03, 2025 9:32 pm - Q: My mother suffered a hip fracture in her 60s, and things went downhill from there. As I approach menopause, what can I do to prevent this from happening to me?