Lifestyle
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‘There was a gap’: New DuPage County program helps flood-prone propertiesJan 09, 2026 12:47 pm - DuPage County’s stormwater management division is offering financial assistance for certain owners of flood-prone properties.
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Researchers: Finger-prick blood test could offer easier way to detect Alzheimer’s
Jan 09, 2026 8:26 am - A finger-prick blood test that can be mailed to a lab may offer a simpler way to detect the brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
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Is red wine better for you than white? The answer may surprise you.
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Virtual reality opens doors for seniors to build connections in real life
Jan 09, 2026 8:24 am - Like many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus of older people who no longer can travel to faraway places or engage in bold adventures. But they can still be thrust back to their days of wanderlust by donning virtual reality headsets.
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Children’s health: What’s causing your child’s cough and sniffles?Jan 09, 2026 8:22 am - Cough and congestion are common for many children this time of year, signaling any number of illnesses. For parents, it’s important to identify the exact cause of your child’s discomfort, as effective treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis.
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Ask the doctors: UTIs reflect underlying biology, not cleanlinessJan 09, 2026 8:21 am - When it comes to UTIs, anatomy is destiny. About half of all women will have at least one UTI in their lifetime. Only about 10% of men will have one.
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Patient advocate: The flu is lurking — can you avoid it?Jan 09, 2026 8:20 am - Just from October to December 2025, there were nearly 5 million diagnosed cases of the flu and 1,900 flu-related deaths, and that’s just in the U.S. Can you totally protect yourself and your family? Probably not. Can you reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalization? Definitely.
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Grocer arriving in June on former Palatine Whole Foods siteJan 08, 2026 3:48 pm - Shoppers eager to browse the shelves at the new grocery store at the former Whole Foods location in Palatine can expect to see the doors open by the end of June.
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How to apply for Naperville Park District pavilion rentals this springJan 08, 2026 1:36 pm - The Naperville Park District is fielding applications for rentals of its pavilion space this spring.
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‘It would be my greatest goodbye’: Oldest living Chicago Bear hopes team has Super Bowl in its future
Jan 08, 2026 12:20 pm - Now 92, John Damore, an offensive lineman who played for the Chicago Bears in the 1950s, gears up for Saturday’s game and ponders his team’s future.