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Children’s health: Dressing up for Halloween stirs kids’ imaginations

By Dr. Irene P. Mathieu
Oct 26, 2025 10:55 am - Children posing as rock stars, fairies or superheroes on Halloween enjoy the holiday for many reasons, but the benefits go far beyond collecting candy. Dressing up is a great way for kids to pretend play — something that’s essential for healthy development.
Ask the doctors: Volunteering can improve cognitive health

By Drs. Eve Glazier and Elizabeth Ko
Oct 26, 2025 10:55 am - The emotional satisfaction of volunteering may be obvious. But people who give their time to their communities say they find additional benefits beyond personal satisfaction. One of the unexpected rewards is more social connection with others.
Outside factors: How to reduce your risk of Parkinson’s

By Meeri Kim
Oct 26, 2025 10:55 am - Parkinson’s disease, once considered relatively rare, is now one of the most common neurological disorders in the world. Although treatments are available that can manage symptoms, there is no cure or therapy that can slow disease progression. But ongoing research is revealing several risk factors related to our environment, some of which are actionable.
Obesity still high in U.S., but more states are showing progress

By JONEL ALECCIA
Oct 26, 2025 10:54 am - For the first time in more than a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity of 35% or more has dropped, an encouraging sign that America’s epidemic of excess weight might be improving.
Sellers misrepresented illegal gas line

By Barry Stone
Oct 26, 2025 2:00 am - After purchasing a condo, we discovered the gas line was improperly installed. Are the sellers responsible for replacing it, or must we swallow the cost?
How viral wellness challenge can help your finances, too

By ADRIANA MORGA
Oct 25, 2025 12:56 pm - As the end of 2025 approaches, a viral TikTok trend is helping people achieve their wellness goals: “The Great Lock In" encourages participants to finish the year strong by fully focusing on their life goals. Many people focus on exercise or eating healthier. But the trend can also help you achieve your financial goals.
America may run out of Christmas decor this year. Here’s why.

By Jaclyn Peiser
Oct 25, 2025 1:53 am - If you’re hoping to deck your halls with boughs of (faux) holly, now would be the time to head to the store. A potential shortage of artificial trees, wreaths, garlands and other seasonal adornments is looming thanks to a tariff-induced frenzy that caused companies to pause or cancel imports during peak manufacturing season, industry experts warn.
Dead soldiers’ teeth reveal diseases that doomed Napoleon’s army

By Carolyn Y. Johnson
Oct 25, 2025 12:02 am - Historical accounts of Napoleon’s campaign to invade Russia have focused the brunt of the blame on a louse-borne disease, typhus. But a new study of bacterial DNA preserved in the teeth of 13 soldiers adds two new diseases — paratyphoid fever and a relapsing fever — to the ailments that plagued one of the most disastrous episodes in military history.
Check out bats, spiders and other animals at Fremont Public Library

Daily Herald report
Oct 24, 2025 5:47 pm - Just in time for Halloween, adults can learn about bats, spiders and other misunderstood animals Wednesday in a free program at Mundelein’s Fremont Public Library.
‘We want to educate families’: Vernon Hills Park District pursues e-bike safety campaign

By Mick Zawislak
Oct 24, 2025 4:28 pm - Concerned with increasing use and high speeds, the Vernon Hills Park District has launched a campaign to set clear guidelines for e-bikes and other devices and promote safety.

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