Lifestyle
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Adding five minutes of exercise to your daily routine may boost longevity
Feb 06, 2026 9:01 am - Just a slight increase in moderate-intensity physical activity, such as walking at a brisk pace for five minutes a day, may help people live longer, a new study suggests.
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Ask the doctors: The differences between acute and chronic inflammationFeb 06, 2026 9:00 am - Throughout the day (and our lives, really), inflammation goes a long way to keep us healthy. What is often missing from these discussions, though, is the dual nature of this process. The truth is that inflammation can be either beneficial or harmful. The deciding factors are how long it lasts and how closely it is regulated.
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Children’s health: Keep your kids active, even in frigid weatherFeb 06, 2026 8:58 am - As you and your family limit your outdoor exposure when the temperature drops, it is still important to include exercise and physical activity into your regular routine for kids.
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Patient advocate: Valentine’s Day gifts that really matterFeb 06, 2026 8:57 am - Here are some Valentine’s Day ideas that cost nothing, and may well be more meaningful than candy, flowers or sappy cards. Have a heart, and try one of these “gifts” for yourself or a loved one.
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Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
Feb 05, 2026 6:43 pm - The Trump administration on Thursday launched TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly at a discounted rate at a time when health care and the cost of living are growing concerns for Americans.
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Companies can now claim ‘no artificial colors’ if they add plant-based color to food
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Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests
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Aurora’s Wesley UMC hosts ‘Lifting Voices’ singing seriesFeb 04, 2026 1:58 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is hosting a four-part Wednesday "Lifting Voices" series from Feb. 4-25. Area singers are invited to vocalize for justice and liberation.
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Glen Ellyn pastor will talk about carrying forward MLK’s dream at Elmhurst UniversityFeb 04, 2026 1:03 pm - On Feb. 18, the Rev. James Shannon, who worked for fair housing and education, will present "The Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr." lecture at Elmhurst University.
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St. Thomas the Apostle observes Lent with ashes, Stations of the CrossFeb 04, 2026 12:09 pm - Ash Wednesday services with distribution of ashes will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville on February 18, with various timings throughout the day.