Articles filed under Health
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What to know about lead exposure and prevention for kidsFeb 02, 2024 6:00 am - Lead is one of the health risks that, unfortunately, is not as easily recognizable as others. Sources of lead exposure can be subtle but pose serious consequences for kids and adolescents if exposure occurs.
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Newer diagnostic tests for a broken heartFeb 02, 2024 6:00 am - As durable is the heart is, things can go wrong with it, from leaky valves to weakness to heart attack. Here are a few of the newer heart tests you may encounter if you’re being evaluated for a heart issue.
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Aging gracefully: Former NFL player LaCosse beginning second career back home in NapervilleFeb 01, 2024 6:00 am - Matt LaCosse does not like down time. “I don’t sit around well,” he said. Soon after the Naperville North graduate retired from the New England Patriots in July 2022, en...
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Wheeling Township still refusing to levy tax for mental health boardJan 29, 2024 7:13 pm - Despite legislation that removed potential legal obstacles to funding its new mental health board, Wheeling Township officials continue to insist they cannot levy a voter...
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Reframing New Year’s resolutions for your familyJan 28, 2024 9:57 am - It’s never too late to set goals for the year. Creating and committing to resolutions are a great way to teach goal-setting for kids and teens.
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Dizziness during pregnancy: When is it a concern?Jan 28, 2024 9:57 am - Pregnancy often causes discomfort. But sometimes, health experts warn, a seemingly minor symptom could be a flag for something more. Take dizziness.
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Benefits of a morning routineJan 28, 2024 9:57 am - Having a set morning routine that works for you will make not only your day go more smoothly but free up your brainpower for your projects.
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Experts urge innovation to lower risk of heart disease, strokeJan 28, 2024 9:57 am - We've learned a lot about what causes heart disease and strokes, but data suggests a need to increase efforts to help those at risk, said an author of last week's report in Circulation.
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Elgin warns residents to drink filtered water because of lead contaminationJan 27, 2024 9:42 am - Elgin residents, especially those in older homes, should only drink filtered or treated water after “elevated levels” of lead were found in drinking water in some houses ...
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Grief: Changing cooking habits for a new life stageJan 27, 2024 8:30 am - Lately I have been feeling guilty about wasting food. This really started nagging me after the recent holidays. I threw away lots of food. Just cooked too much to eat.