Articles filed under Health
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Ask the doctors: Study shows some behaviors may contribute to Alzheimer’sFeb 16, 2024 6:00 am - Researchers have discovered some behavioral risk factors that may lead to Alzheimer’s. Find out what they are.
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League of Women Voters to hold forum on the mental health board referendum at MCCFeb 15, 2024 9:23 pm - On Thursday, Feb. 22, the League of Women Voters of McHenry County will present a forum on the mental health board referendum. McHenry County voters will have their say...
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McHenry County area mental health providers seek to keep pace with community needsFeb 15, 2024 6:34 pm - McHenry County residents will vote on Tuesday, March 19, Illinois Primary Election Day, for or against a question that could help alleviate the funding deficits for 40 me...
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Sign up by Feb. 24 for ‘Mental Health First Aid’ courseFeb 14, 2024 11:49 am - Mental health problems in today’s world are probably as common as physical emergencies like heart attacks. Would you be able to recognize such a crisis or know how to hel...
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An Oregon resident was diagnosed with the plague. Here are a few things to know about the illnessFeb 14, 2024 10:02 am - Officials in central Oregon this week reported a case of bubonic plague in a resident who likely got the disease from a sick pet cat. The infected resident and the resid...
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Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar, has died in a car crashFeb 11, 2024 7:25 pm - NAIROBI, Kenya — Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar of long-distance running, was killed along with his coach in a car crash in Ken...
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COVID-19 deaths are down, but Illinois’ death rate is still higher than it was pre-pandemicFeb 11, 2024 6:00 am - Newly released mortality figures by the Illinois Department of Public Health show deaths in 2022 were still coming in at a much higher rate than what the state was seeing before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Feet, don’t fail me now: Common foot problems to avoid and treat as you get olderFeb 10, 2024 6:30 am - Foot discomfort can limit your mobility and willingness to walk, leading to disease and early mortality. Find out what symptoms to look for and what to do about them.
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Grief & healing: Casual conversation can have historical originsFeb 10, 2024 6:30 am - Contemplating the path our lives took with our lost loved ones can help us honor and remember them.
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What you need to know about teen dating violenceFeb 10, 2024 6:00 am - There are warning signs for loved ones to look for if a teenager is in an abusive relationship. Find out what they are and how to help.