Health and Fitness
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Dying is hard: Death doulas want to help make it easier
Jul 31, 2016 7:28 am - Before he enters the room, Craig Phillips pauses for a deep exhale. "Just to let everything go," he says. "And to remember that I'm here for them." Until he walks in, he...
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Some advice for caregivers taking care of a parent with Alzheimer's
Jul 31, 2016 7:25 am - One in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, according to the Alzheimer's Association, and nearly 16 million family members and friends are caregi...
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Could this computer game delay Alzheimer's symptoms? A new study suggests it could
Jul 31, 2016 7:20 am - You're staring at a computer screen. Two objects flash before your eyes, one directly in front of you, and the other off to the side, barely in view. In a split second, ...
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Going to the Olympics? Some health risks to consider
Jul 31, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK - Traveling to the Olympics? Don't let illnesses meddle with your fun. Roughly half a million people from around the world are expected to travel to the Olympic...
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Vaccine clinic at Arlington Heights senior center WednesdayJul 31, 2016 1:00 am - Northwest Community Healthcare is partnering with Mariano's Pharmacy to provide adult immunizations at the Arlington Heights Senior Center on Wednesday. The vaccination ...
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No longer slaves to the clock, retirees must consider anew how to use time
Jul 30, 2016 7:30 am - When Solomon Noy retired from his nearly 20-year career as a correctional officer, he was used to 12-hour days on the job. His typical schedule was 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. or ...
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Spider veins may be unsightly, but pose no medical threatJul 30, 2016 7:30 am - Q: I have developed many small, thin veins on my legs. I would like to get rid of them. What is the most effective treatment? A: Superficial leg veins, sometimes called ...
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App reviews: Watch your blood sugar with two new apps
Jul 30, 2016 7:15 am - Over the past decade, continuous glucose monitors have given diabetics a way to track blood sugar without pricking a finger multiple times per day, a quiet revolution in...
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Flashes of light can be a sign of a dangerous eye condition
Jul 30, 2016 7:08 am - Have you ever had black specks floating around in your vision? Patrick Muffler noticed some one day. "I saw funny V-shaped floaters in my eye," he says. When he woke up...
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Americans love technology, but do we want it inside our bodies?
Jul 30, 2016 7:00 am - It's clear from our screen-obsessed society that people love technology. But how do we feel about implanting new technology into our own bodies? Do people who never let ...