Lifestyle
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Listen up: 10 podcasts for birdersFeb 16, 2026 10:18 am - Until recently, listening to a podcast was a now-and-then thing for me. Now I can’t get enough. Podcasts about birds and birding are my new toy.
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The 'bog lady' retires: Longtime naturalist says goodbye to Volo Bog after 39 yearsFeb 15, 2026 8:45 pm - Naturalist Stacy Iwanicki, natural resources coordinator, is retiring after nearly 39 years at Volo Bog State Natural Area.
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Holy hip-hop: Lombard priest dances his way into parishioners’ heartsFeb 14, 2026 11:45 am - When it comes to dancing, the Rev. Matt Nathan is a bit of a late bloomer. But these days the cleric is cutting rugs and dropping beats, in addition to saving souls, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lombard.
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Listen to your heart: What is atrial fibrillation and how is it treated?
Feb 14, 2026 9:48 am - Short for atrial fibrillation, A-fib is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that is a worrisome stage-setter for blood clots, stroke and heart failure. Some researchers believe more than 10 million Americans have it — most of them older.
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Advocate Condell Medical Center debuts innovative cancer treatmentFeb 14, 2026 9:40 am - Last month, Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville became one of the first facilities in the nation to address metastatic cancer in the lung using the minimally invasive Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) ablation therapy system.
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Ask the doctors: How long does it take to stick to a new habit?Feb 14, 2026 9:40 am - There are differences between a habit and a behavior. A habit, such as flossing, is a single, repeatable action. Behavior change, like trying to quit sugar, is more complex.
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Patient advocate: What to know about care at home after the hospitalFeb 14, 2026 9:39 am - People are discharged from the hospital faster these days, often with significant lingering health issues that need to be followed. In the hospital, there’s a staff of professionals to care for you. When you get home, though, it’s just you and maybe a family member. That’s why the home health industry is booming.
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Exercise doesn’t necessarily help you lose weight
Feb 14, 2026 9:38 am - Exercise is not very effective for weight loss, but it’s incredibly beneficial for your physical and mental health.
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Children’s health: Seasonal affective disorder can also affect adolescentsFeb 14, 2026 9:37 am - Seasonal affective disorder usually develops in a person’s early 20s, with the risk decreasing as you get older. It can also occur in older children and teens. The condition is diagnosed most often in young women, but men who are also diagnosed may suffer more severe symptoms.
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Should you feed a cold and starve a fever?