Health and Fitness
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Brown fat plays role in regulating body temperatureDec 27, 2024 12:39 am - Brown fat burns energy to regulate body temperature and plays a role in blood sugar metabolism. Adults can protect their brown fat with a healthy diet, exercise and spending time in cooler temperatures.
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5 health changes to try in the new year, according to experts
Dec 26, 2024 11:59 pm - It’s resolution-setting season. And if tending to your health is one of your 2025 goals, here are some easy-to-implement tips we learned from experts this year to help you be healthier.
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FDA says decongestant in many cold medicines doesn’t work. So what does?
Dec 26, 2024 9:24 pm - U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, concluding that it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion, kicking off a process that's likely to force drugmakers to remove or reformulate products.
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Hines VA Hospital’s transplant center celebrates fourth anniversaryDec 26, 2024 9:21 pm - Hines VA Hospital's kidney transplant center has performed over 270 successful transplants since 2020.
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Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes
Dec 26, 2024 8:36 am - Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children. He needed flexibility when his son, then 6, suffered a brain injury and spent 35 days in intensive care.
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New Year’s wellness resolutions for the whole familyDec 24, 2024 10:23 pm - New Year’s resolutions are a great opportunity to recommit to your health and well-being. But many people struggle with accountability, This is one reason setting resolutions as a family is a great idea.
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Chicago middle-schooler finds goose poop that has cancer-fighting compound
Dec 23, 2024 3:06 pm - When Camarria Williams, 13, stumbled upon goose poop in a neighborhood park, she enthusiastically scooped some up. She and six other students were looking for bacteria samples. She learned, with university researchers’ help, that her goose poop contained a cancer-fighting compound.
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What you should know about ‘informed consent’Dec 21, 2024 8:00 am - Informed consent is the basis for a trusting relationship between patient and provider while maintaining the patient’s autonomy. It helps avoid misunderstandings and lapses in communication and ensures the patient knows what to expect.
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Grief & healing: Ready for ChristmasDec 21, 2024 6:15 am - I am still wrapping a few gifts for under the tree here, but otherwise I am pretty much prepared for Christmas.
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Are you catching holiday blues instead of cheer? Here are some ways to find peace
Dec 20, 2024 1:59 am - The holidays aren’t filled with joy for everyone. Stressors such as strained relationships, financial woes and extra anxiety can fuel deeper depression this time of year. Here’s what experts say you can do to make your holiday season a little more bearable, if not cheery.