Articles filed under Health
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Ask the doctors: How long does it take to stick to a new habit?Feb 14, 2026 9:40 am - There are differences between a habit and a behavior. A habit, such as flossing, is a single, repeatable action. Behavior change, like trying to quit sugar, is more complex.
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Patient advocate: What to know about care at home after the hospitalFeb 14, 2026 9:39 am - People are discharged from the hospital faster these days, often with significant lingering health issues that need to be followed. In the hospital, there’s a staff of professionals to care for you. When you get home, though, it’s just you and maybe a family member. That’s why the home health industry is booming.
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Exercise doesn’t necessarily help you lose weightFeb 14, 2026 9:38 am - Exercise is not very effective for weight loss, but it’s incredibly beneficial for your physical and mental health.
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Children’s health: Seasonal affective disorder can also affect adolescentsFeb 14, 2026 9:37 am - Seasonal affective disorder usually develops in a person’s early 20s, with the risk decreasing as you get older. It can also occur in older children and teens. The condition is diagnosed most often in young women, but men who are also diagnosed may suffer more severe symptoms.
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Should you feed a cold and starve a fever?Feb 14, 2026 9:36 am - Most of us have heard the adage “Feed a cold, starve a fever.” In most cases, there’s no convincing evidence that limiting food intake when you’re sick plays a meaningful role in recovery, experts said.
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Pregnant women die at higher rates when states restrict abortionFeb 13, 2026 4:17 pm - State abortion restrictions put in place during the last two decades have resulted in more women dying during or after childbirth, leading to about 16 additional deaths a year across the states that became more stringent, new research finds.
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Naperville Park District hosts wellness seminar on colon cancer careFeb 11, 2026 7:09 pm - As part of a Naperville Park District wellness series, the Fort Hill Activity Center will host a seminar on “Colon Cancer Options and Care” next month.
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Namesake of GiGi’s Playhouse steps into leadership role ahead of gala in SchaumburgFeb 11, 2026 6:24 pm - Hoffman Estates-based GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers will make its 23rd anniversary a special one at its annual gala Feb. 28 in Schaumburg.
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NAMI Kane County North offers free family education programFeb 11, 2026 4:42 pm - NAMI Kane County North is hosting NAMI Family-to-Family, a free eight-session education program for people who love someone with mental health conditions. It provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other disorders.
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GPS webinar offers tools to help ‘Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up’Feb 09, 2026 12:44 pm - Dr. Ellen Braaten, a psychologist and learning expert, will present "Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Strategies to Improve Academic Performance and Processing" on Feb. 19 via Zoom.