Articles filed under Health
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Walking backward may have link to increased cognitionNov 15, 2024 1:25 am - My father is 74 years old. He wants to stay healthy, so he has started taking a fitness class at his local community center. One of the exercises they do is to walk backward. The instructor says it’s good for your body, and also for cognition. Do you know if this is actually true?
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Head lice facts every parent should knowNov 08, 2024 8:33 am - Head lice are a common and frustrating problem, especially among school-aged children. How can parents help prevent and treat an infestation?
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‘Fall back’ into some good health habitsNov 08, 2024 3:41 am - We’re heading into one of the most stressful times of the year. You may be feeling increasing anxiety as the holidays approach and seasonal affective disorder looms for many. Here are some ways to set yourself up for a healthy winter season.
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Possible connection between xylitol and heart attackNov 08, 2024 12:15 am - Xylitol is showing up in more products these days, and a recent study connecting xylitol with an increased risk for heart attack or stroke has one patient concerned about her toothpaste that contains xylitol. Is this a concern? The doctors weigh in.
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GPS author to explain how to limit the negative effects of social mediaNov 04, 2024 9:43 pm - On Thursday, Nov. 14, the GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Teens and How to Limit Its Impact” with author Kara Alaimo.
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What suburban parents need to know about rise of ‘walking pneumonia’ in childrenNov 03, 2024 9:00 pm - Health officials are warning of a spike in cases of walking pneumonia, particularly among young children. Here’s what parents should know.
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Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win the New York City MarathonNov 03, 2024 6:01 pm - Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui used strong kicks in the final mile to pull away from their nearest competitors and both win the New York City Marathon for the first time Sunday.
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How to help your child adjust to the end of daylight saving timeNov 03, 2024 8:07 am - Daylight saving time for 2024 will draw to a close on Nov. 3 and it often feels like the unofficial start of fall and winter. And while it means only falling back one hour, any parent can tell you what that hour means to the mood and health of their child.
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Grief & healing: Approaching Thanksgiving and being open to changesNov 02, 2024 6:30 am - All those who have experienced the death of a loved one know that holidays can be difficult. As Thanksgiving approaches, this is what happens to me: I start getting both nostalgic and oddly a bit down.
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Hoffman Estates to host open house for new Community Resource Center at police station MondayNov 01, 2024 10:05 am - The Hoffman Estates Police Department is hosting an open house Monday afternoon at its new Community Resource Center, which will house a variety of social services, including after-hours assistance.