Lifestyle
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Retirees, here’s how to tweak the 4% rule to protect your nest egg
Jul 18, 2025 8:18 am - New retirees might enter a different environment than their predecessors—the economy or market might have changed slightly or dramatically.
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What is chronic venous insufficiency, the condition Trump was diagnosed with?
Jul 18, 2025 8:17 am - President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency - a condition that develops when valves in the leg veins malfunction, leading to blood collecting in the legs. It is a common condition, but severe cases can lead to complications, doctors said.
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Carolyn Hax: Bride feels slighted as family rallies around sister in crisis
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‘This is a blessing’: Suburban charity helps retired police dogs get health careJul 18, 2025 5:45 am - Like a lot of retirees, Hogyn tries to stay active. He runs. He plays. He does his best to keep up with the younger crowd — all while battling arthritis and nagging skin ...
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Sculpture exhibit now year-round at Mount St. Mary Park in St. CharlesJul 18, 2025 3:00 am - The Sculpture in the Park exhibit at Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles has transitioned to a year-round display, featuring new and permanent sculptures each year.
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Clean facts: A good shower is a simple shower
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Climate change taking an emotional toll on young people
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Patient advocate: Radon: odorless, colorless, dangerousJul 17, 2025 4:13 pm - It’s been well established that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. The second leading cause may surprise you. It’s radon. And if you haven’t tested your home for radon recently, or have never tested it, get on it.
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Children’s health: Keep your kids safe from ticks this summerJul 17, 2025 4:11 pm - As summertime family activities are in full swing, simultaneously, so is tick season. And while most tick bites are harmless, some ticks can spread diseases like Lyme disease. Knowing how to protect your kids, check for ticks and respond to bites can help keep your family safe.
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Ask the doctors: Heat exhaustion, heat stroke require medical interventionJul 17, 2025 4:10 pm - Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are dangerous illnesses. Know the symptoms like dizziness and high body temperature, and seek emergency care if symptoms persist.