Health and Fitness
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How to protect childhood cancer survivors’ heartsSep 05, 2024 10:26 pm - Childhood cancer survivors are at a higher risk to develop heart problems. Parents should be vigilant about heart-healthy habits, like good nutrition and regular exercise.
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Ask the doctors: Honey helps yogurt bacteria survive digestionSep 05, 2024 6:45 am - Honey helps yogurt bacteria stay alive long enough to help your gut microbiome. But it’s still an added sugar.
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Metra delivers on new bike policy and suburbanites reap the benefitsSep 01, 2024 6:00 am - More cyclists than ever are bringing their bikes on the train as a result of Metra’s new Bikes on Trains policy, in which retrofitted cars allow more space for bikes.
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Grief & healing: Fall gardens welcome the new seasonAug 31, 2024 9:15 am - The changing of seasons requires some preparation, and maybe a chance for an attitude check if you find these transitions difficult. Learning to find the beauty in each season can help you stay cheerful.
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10 tips to keep children healthy and happy in schoolAug 30, 2024 1:33 am - Good sleep, a workable screentime policy and medical checkups are among the things parents should make sure their children have for a happy, productive school day.
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The alcohol conundrum: Is it safe at even low levels of consumption?Aug 30, 2024 1:07 am - Still strongly connected to social traditions, alcohol is getting the side eye from health researchers, who are discovering that even moderate amounts of alcohol consumption is tied to health risks.
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Ask the doctors: Health debate over plant-based burgers’ ingredientsAug 30, 2024 12:41 am - While a new breed of meatless burgers stirs debate, doctors discuss pros and cons with patients.
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Ultraprocessed foods are everywhere. How bad are they?
Aug 30, 2024 12:02 am - Ultraprocessed foods are getting a bad rap in some health circles. Research has shown connections between eating such foods and negative health effects like obesity, diabetes, heart disease and more. But nutrition science is tricky, making food choices not so clear cut.
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Donating a kidney is even safer now than long thought, US study shows
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Gus Walz melted hearts at the DNC, putting neurodiversity in the spotlight
Aug 25, 2024 9:25 am - Gus Walz, the 17-year-old son of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, stole hearts by tearfully cheering for his dad during the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday. His response was surprising to some, which in turn put a spotlight on neurodiversity.