Articles filed under Health
-
Ask the doctors: Long COVID affects individuals differentlyFeb 09, 2024 6:15 am - Long COVID is being studied, but researchers have yet to find out why some suffer from the lingering symptoms. For now, treatment is limited to symptom relief.
-
What kind of patient-doctor relationship do you have?Feb 09, 2024 6:15 am - What kind of relationship do you have with your doctor? How can you tell if your doctor is invested in your health care? Here are five signs to look for.
-
‘We hope they get things back in order very quickly’: Concerns raised with revocation of Vista East’s Level II Trauma Center designationFeb 05, 2024 8:47 pm - Local leaders Monday said the revocation of the Level II Trauma Center designation for Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan raises concerns and issues that need to be ad...
-
Advocate Heart patient enjoys VIP experience at Bulls game Feb. 2Feb 05, 2024 2:30 pm - February is American Heart Month. And on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 2, Advocate Health Care and the Chicago Bulls welcomed heart patient and cardiac arrest survivor, R...
-
Kids Allergy Network leaders speak on issues of nutritional diversityFeb 05, 2024 11:34 am - Kids Allergy Network, a group of more than 80 kid volunteers from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, spoke to kids at the Ray Elementary School on Jan. 26, as part of t...
-
5 things women should ask their OB-GYN about their heartFeb 04, 2024 7:46 am - From the time they reach reproductive age, women are encouraged to visit an OB-GYN at least once a year for a wellness exam. But a growing body of research suggests there's another organ they should be discussing: the heart.
-
Grief & healing: Improving English is a lifelong endeavorFeb 03, 2024 6:15 am - We all know that we learn a lot of good habits from our dear ones. And one I learned from my late husband is to look up the meaning of any word I hear or read that I don’t know or am not sure of its meaning.
-
The key to make eating healthy easier may be on the tip of your tongueFeb 02, 2024 6:15 am - Research, and personal anecdotes, suggest that taste buds might adapt themselves to help us enjoy lower levels of salt and sugar and make it easier to eat healthier.
-
Ask the doctors: Dangers of raw milk arise from bacteriaFeb 02, 2024 6:00 am - Raw milk, that is unpasteurized milk, can carry bacteria, but proponents say modern processes significantly reduce that risk without stripping away nutrients.
-
It’s called ‘cozy cardio.’ In a world seeking comfort, some see a happier mode of exerciseFeb 02, 2024 6:00 am - Cozy cardio simply involves walking in place — in the comfort of your home — using a mini treadmill or “walking pad.” No stress, no membership fees, no preening for other, buffer-than-thou gym rats.