Health and Fitness
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Know the signs and symptoms of blood clotsMar 17, 2024 10:37 am - Blood clots help the body heal, but if the clots don’t dissolve, break loose and travel to the heart or lungs, it can be life-threatening. Learn how to spot the signs so you can get timely treatment.
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Not everyone needs therapy; how to build coping skills
Mar 16, 2024 6:00 am - Psychological suffering can signal a time for reflection and change, but it does not always require therapy. Other resources can help alleviate stress, anxiety and loneliness.
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Grief & healing: 12-month Christmas tree makes me happyMar 16, 2024 6:00 am - As the years move along after the death of a loved one, we find ways to simplify things so they are within manageable limits. We figure out how to get along.
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Obesity drug Wegovy is approved to cut heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients
Mar 15, 2024 2:54 am - The FDA has approved Wegovy, a popular weight-loss drug, to be used to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks and other serious cardiovascular problems in patients who are overweight or who have obesity.
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Taking a walk after eating can help with blood sugar controlMar 15, 2024 12:16 am - Can taking a short walk within 90 minutes of eating help moderate blood sugar levels? Data from seven studies says yes.
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What is the breast cancer risk calculator recommended by Olivia Munn?
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What grief does to your brain, and how to cope with it
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Psychedelic drug ibogaine hailed as healing, yet illegal in U.S.
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EPA tightens limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, citing cancer risk
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Carmel students step up to give blood during community driveMar 14, 2024 7:25 am - Students at Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein donated blood as a way to give back to the community and help those in need during a drive Wednesday.