Lifestyle
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Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight
Jan 02, 2026 8:30 am - Buyer beware: Healthy grocery buzzwords often cover up an unhealthy amount of sugar. Added sugars are difficult to quickly spot because many companies use clever marketing to distract consumers.
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Dry January has a profound affect on the body
Jan 02, 2026 8:29 am - If you are considering giving up alcohol this January, you’ll be happy to hear that new research suggests it may bring you health benefits, including better mood and sleep, as well as lower blood sugar and blood pressure.
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Patient advocate: Games seniors play may help them stay sharpJan 02, 2026 8:27 am - Did you get together over the holidays and play games with your family? It was certainly a good time to do it, and those games may help keep brain synapses firing — especially for seniors.
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Keep it simple: Ways to improve your health and wellness in 2026
Jan 02, 2026 8:25 am - The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness. But resolutions, lofty as they may be, can turn daunting quickly. The good news is that the experts mostly say to keep it simple.
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Children’s health: Why e-scooters are unsafe for childrenJan 02, 2026 8:23 am - Electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular, showing up on neighborhood streets, sidewalks and bike paths. For many kids, they are an easy way to get around. But doctors say e-scooters are not toys, and they can be dangerous for children and teens.
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Ask the doctors: Overuse of curcumin or tumeric can cause GI distressJan 02, 2026 8:22 am - Curcumin, found in tumeric, has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and possibly antiviral properties. More recently, it has become a go-to in alternative medicine in the U.S. for a number of health conditions. But one problem researchers have bumped into is that, when taken by mouth, curcumin is poorly absorbed by the body.
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Flu cases are rising with a strain that makes older people sicker
Jan 01, 2026 4:21 pm - Cases of influenza in the United States are rising, driven by a new strain that public health officials worry current vaccines may not protect against as effectively.
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Pet rescues sound alarm for more foster homes throughout suburbsJan 01, 2026 2:33 pm - Officials from suburban pet rescue groups say there is a growing need for more foster homes in the region.
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Huntley church to offer new member gatheringJan 01, 2026 12:28 am - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church is hosting a new member gathering on Feb. 15, giving prospective members a chance to learn about the church and its ministry.
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Are proxies counted toward a quorum at association meeting?Dec 31, 2025 3:10 pm - Very few owners attend the annual meeting of our association; most contribute via a proxy. Are the proxies counted toward a quorum?