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The bereaved can resist feeling like they're 'labeled'
Jul 4, 2020 6:00 AM - Labeling is dangerous and we must all resist "labels" and their harmful consequences. I mention this because the bereaved are often labeled as "too sad" or "odd" if they don't "get over" their grief in a short, socially expected amount of time.
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How to protect your kids from gaming disorder
Jul 4, 2020 7:00 AM - The World Health Organization has added "gaming disorder" to its international classification of diseases. Here's what every parent needs to know about gaming disorder and how to make video games part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle. -
Vitality Women's Physical Therapy & Wellness Launches Virtual "Strong Girls Program"Jul 3, 2020 8:36 AM - Vitality Women's Physical Therapy & Wellness Launches Virtual "Strong Girls Program"
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Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and How to Support NAMI's Advocacy
Jul 2, 2020 8:36 AM - Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. Anyone can experience the challenges of mental illness regardless of their background. -
Venturing out to the gym? How to avoid post-quarantine injuries
Jun 30, 2020 6:32 AM - As Illinois moves into the fourth phase of its reopening plan, normally active people are excited to get back to the gym. However, rushing back after a period sheltering-in-place or altered activity during a quarantine could increase your risk for a new version of "Weekend Warrior Syndrome." -
Pandemic stokes cancer concerns
Jun 29, 2020 7:00 AM - WASHINGTON -- The government's top cancer doctor warned this week that delays in screenings, diagnoses and treatment because of the coronavirus pandemic are likely to result in thousands of "excess" deaths from the disease in coming years. Norman "Ned" Sharpless, director of the National Cancer Institute, said new estimates by the institute show there will be 10,000 more breast and colorectal cancer deaths over the next decade than would have been expected without the coronavirus. Those deaths represent about a 1% increase in the almost 1 million deaths expected from those malignancies in the next 10 years. Breast and colorectal cancer account for about one-sixth of all cancer deaths.
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Here's a quick Massage 101 tutorial for you or your partner
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10 at-home occupational therapy activities that can make a difference
Jun 28, 2020 7:00 AM - While summer plans might look different due to COVID-19 this year, it's important that children still engage in simple activities that promote developmental milestones. Help your child work on fine motor skills and improve core strength. And encourage messy play. -
Anticipating a 'not normal' Fourth of July
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The doctors recap what we know about coronavirus
Jun 27, 2020 7:00 AM - Q: Would you please consider doing a recap about the coronavirus -- especially about how it spreads? There's a lot of information floating around, and it's getting hard to sort through the noise.
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