Articles filed under Health
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What is healthspan, and how can you maximize yours?Jan 26, 2025 9:15 am - Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy in the U.S. Health experts are turning their focus to not just how long people manage to stay alive but the number of years they can expect to do so free of disease. That's what's called a healthspan.
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Emergency room bypass rates spiked last year at area hospitalsJan 25, 2025 3:06 pm - Hospital emergency department diverted ambulances elsewhere at a higher rate in 2024 than during the previous two years, according to state data.
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Grief & healing: Dealing with extreme coldJan 25, 2025 6:00 am - There are many, many triggers that bring us back in time to both happy and sad times. Sometimes they take us by surprise.
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Cucumbers are trendy, but how healthy are they?Jan 24, 2025 3:54 am - Cucumbers have always been cool. Now, thanks to social media, they're also hot. Viral cucumber recipes racked up millions of views in the past year. Which might leave you wondering: Healthwise, can cukes endure the glare?
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Keep your kids injury-free this winterJan 23, 2025 11:56 pm - Cold weather and snow can mean quite a bit of winter fun for children of all ages. But unfortunately, orthopedic injuries are common occurrences at this time of year. Find out what a pediatric orthopedic surgeon suggests to keep your children safe.
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Lifestyle changes helpful for gut microbiomeJan 23, 2025 11:41 pm - Life stresses, a change in diet and routine, plus a course of antibiotics can throw off your gut microbiome. Here are some natural ways to restore order in your digestive tract.
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Nicotine and surgery: a bad combinationJan 23, 2025 11:05 pm - Nancy desperately needed a hip replacement, but there was a problem: Her doctor said he wouldn’t perform the procedure unless she quit smoking. There’s evidence that smokers have more postsurgical complications, particularly the time it takes for a surgical would to heal.
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Annual St. Paddy's Day 5K in Naperville to benefit local youthJan 21, 2025 6:18 pm - Register now for the 16th annual St. Paddy’s Day run in Naperville on March 15, benefiting YMCA scholarships, schools, and youth programs.
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FindMyTherapist.com reaches 15,000 clients in first year, simplifying access to mental health careJan 21, 2025 3:55 pm - Launched by Great Lakes Psychology Group, FindMyTherapist.com modernizes finding a therapist. Their user-friendly platform enables reading profiles, checking insurance, availability, and online booking
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Winfield Marine Corps veteran recovers from brain injuries with service dog’s helpJan 20, 2025 10:58 am - The Winfield Marine veteran didn't leave his house for four years due to PTSD and a brain tumor, until connecting with a service dog gave him purpose and landed him on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”