Articles filed under Health
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Social anxiety can be limiting. There are ways to get relief.Jul 24, 2024 5:30 am - As a psychologist, I have noticed that social anxiety has become one of the most often-cited reasons people seek therapy in my practice, especially since the rise of social media and all the virtual ways we interact with each other as well as the pandemic.
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How to fuel kids with the nutrition they need pre- and post-gameJul 21, 2024 8:34 am - Nutrition should be prioritized for young athletes on the go to support their game performance as well as their health and growth in general.
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Grief & healing: This is what really happened this yearJul 20, 2024 7:00 am - For those on a long-term grief journey, there may come a time when you feel it’s time to switch up how to celebrate familiar holidays.
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Animal bites, even from pets, can be dangerousJul 19, 2024 9:58 am - Summertime usually brings about an increase in the number of animal bites reported to health authorities. The main culprits are dogs, but cat bites are responsible for more infections. Animal bites are nothing to be ignored.
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Shake it or skip it? Here’s expert advice on salt.Jul 18, 2024 11:29 pm - Too much sodium in your diet can lead to high blood pressure, a known risk factor for heart health. Experts weigh in on the risks, and offer some tips.
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Registration open for the Oct. 5 NAMIWalks in BataviaJul 17, 2024 11:14 pm - Over the past year, NAMIWalks has surged to new levels of popularity and impact. Your support and participation have made a difference.
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Suburban Cook County resident has year’s first human case of West Nile virusJul 17, 2024 2:13 pm - The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified the first human case of West Nile virus so far this year, the agency said Wednesday.
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Ask the doctors: Recognizing and addressing heat-related dangersJul 17, 2024 1:03 am - Skin flushing and sweating are the first signs your body is overheating, and trying to cool itself down. If clammy skin and nausea start, heat exhaustion may be the cause. Why everyone should know how to treat it and when to seek help.
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‘Nothing else like this’: Palatine approves housing for young trafficking victimsJul 16, 2024 4:34 pm - Housing for girls and young women who are victims of commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking is expected to open next year in Palatine.
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Some ways to talk to your teen about alcoholJul 14, 2024 9:28 am - When talking with your child about alcohol use, remain open and approachable. Allow them to ask questions and keep the discussion age-appropriate.