Articles filed under Health
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Should you feed a cold and starve a fever?Feb 14, 2026 9:36 am - Most of us have heard the adage “Feed a cold, starve a fever.” In most cases, there’s no convincing evidence that limiting food intake when you’re sick plays a meaningful role in recovery, experts said.
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Pregnant women die at higher rates when states restrict abortionFeb 13, 2026 4:17 pm - State abortion restrictions put in place during the last two decades have resulted in more women dying during or after childbirth, leading to about 16 additional deaths a year across the states that became more stringent, new research finds.
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Naperville Park District hosts wellness seminar on colon cancer careFeb 11, 2026 7:09 pm - As part of a Naperville Park District wellness series, the Fort Hill Activity Center will host a seminar on “Colon Cancer Options and Care” next month.
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Namesake of GiGi’s Playhouse steps into leadership role ahead of gala in SchaumburgFeb 11, 2026 6:24 pm - Hoffman Estates-based GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers will make its 23rd anniversary a special one at its annual gala Feb. 28 in Schaumburg.
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NAMI Kane County North offers free family education programFeb 11, 2026 4:42 pm - NAMI Kane County North is hosting NAMI Family-to-Family, a free eight-session education program for people who love someone with mental health conditions. It provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other disorders.
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GPS webinar offers tools to help ‘Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up’Feb 09, 2026 12:44 pm - Dr. Ellen Braaten, a psychologist and learning expert, will present "Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Strategies to Improve Academic Performance and Processing" on Feb. 19 via Zoom.
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Four school districts team up for annual mental health and wellness symposiumFeb 09, 2026 12:12 pm - The fourth annual Mental Health & Wellness Symposium aims to connect families and students with resources and guidance to support mental health and wellness. Keynote speakers include Dr. John Duffy, Cathy Cassani Adams, and Eddie Slowikowski, who will address topics like communication, connection, and mindset.
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Just keep moving: Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we ageFeb 06, 2026 3:00 pm - As people age, it’s not uncommon for many to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you “oof” every time you get in a car or “aargh” while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility.
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Do you need to control your cortisol? Doctors say probably notFeb 06, 2026 9:02 am - Cortisol, what is known as the stress hormone, is the talk of the internet. Wellness influencers warn about the various symptoms of chronically high cortisol and offer diet and exercise routines that they claim will help. But do you really need supplements to control your cortisol?
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Adding five minutes of exercise to your daily routine may boost longevityFeb 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.