Health and Fitness
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Heidi was a sweetheart: Dealing with the death of beloved petsMay 25, 2024 6:15 am - Anyone who has ever had a beloved pet knows the pain when that pet dies.
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Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults
May 24, 2024 6:00 am - Even as millions of older adults clamor for drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, monthly use of the medications soared in people aged 12 to 25.
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Ask the doctors: Fat pad atrophy can cause painful stress on feetMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - If the fat pads protecting the bottom of your feet begin to wear away, it can cause pain, and for some it can be life-altering.
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Rest easy, snorers: A CPA works wondersMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - Obstructive sleep apnea raises the risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure and stroke. And night after night of broken sleep is implicated in everything from diabetes to dementia.
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How energy drinks can affect kids’ mental, physical healthMay 23, 2024 4:00 pm - Energy drinks can cause cardiac issues and can actually produce the opposite effect of “giving energy.”
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Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the U.S., a new study says
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The sweet return of Stan’s Donut 5K, 10k and Kids DashMay 21, 2024 1:26 pm - The Stan’s Donut 5K and Kids Dash — now in its eighth year — returns to Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday, July 27.
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US pediatricians reverse decades-old advice against HIV-positive mothers breastfeeding
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From homers to healing: Ex-Sox slugger Soderholm helping people through Willowbrook wellness centerMay 18, 2024 3:13 pm - Forty-seven years ago, Eric Soderholm was one of the South Side Hitmen, bashing home runs and thrilling fans as a third baseman for the pennant-chasing Chicago White Sox. Now he co-owns the SoderWorld Wellness Center & Academy, a Willowbrook facility offering yoga classes, massages from licensed therapists, meditation, workshops and more.
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Grief & healing: Having a sister is a wonderful supportMay 18, 2024 6:15 am - Having a sister or brother is a blessing and wonderful support that helps a lot in coping with and managing grief.