Articles filed under Health
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Six tips for starting the school year successfullyAug 12, 2024 6:44 am - The first day of school for your kindergartner, or a child going to a new school, is a big transition. A pediatrician offers advice on how to make your child's start of the school year successful.
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A day in the life of a patient advocate: Never a dull momentAug 11, 2024 7:35 am - A day in the life of a patient advocate is unpredictable, but it typically ends with having made someone’s life better.
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Grief & healing: Kind people are still out thereAug 10, 2024 8:00 am - Those who are kind to others help a lot in everyday living.
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Ask the doctors: Heat therapy may alleviate depression, study suggestsAug 09, 2024 12:45 am - A small study showed a lessening of depression symptoms for people undergoing heat therapy.
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2nd West Nile virus case of 2024 found in DuPageAug 03, 2024 12:57 pm - A case of West Nile virus in a human was reported in DuPage. Be smart about mosquitoes and take precautions, experts say.
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Grief & healing: Appreciating joys of becoming an AmericanAug 03, 2024 6:30 am - Watching someone go through the process of becoming an American citizen can make you feel gratitude for the rights and freedoms that come with being born in America.
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Summer health hazards — beyond the heatAug 01, 2024 11:50 pm - Summer health hazards go beyond the heat predicted for August. Other risks include tick bites and dehydration.
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Ask the doctors: Preparing an essential vacation first-aid kit for familiesAug 01, 2024 11:11 pm - While first-aid kits are widely available for sale, consider what your family may need before leaving for a vacation. Prescription medicines, or extra eyeglasses, for instance, may be needed.
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Keeping gymnastics safe and fun for kidsAug 01, 2024 10:55 pm - Gymnastics, always popular, can be a great sport for children, helping them build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. It’s also important to ensure a safe, positive experience by preventing gymnastics injuries.
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St. Thomas the Apostle to offer mental health first aid courseJul 30, 2024 9:21 pm - Learn exactly what to do in crisis situation through “Mental Health First Aid: CPR for the Brain,” a two-part program that begins with a two-hour, self-paced online course.