Articles filed under Health
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COVID numbers are climbing, but not as rapidly as in other statesJul 12, 2024 9:31 pm - COVID numbers are on the rise again, but public health experts said Illinois isn’t yet seeing the spikes other states are reporting.
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When should a kid start riding a bike? If it’s a balance bike, you might be surprised how youngJul 11, 2024 3:02 pm - An increasing number of kids are learning to ride bikes younger and younger, and experts say that’s a good thing. The reason for the shift is a style of bike called a balance bike, on which kids glide and propel forward without the use of pedals.
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Let’s put cataracts in focusJul 11, 2024 4:49 am - Cataract surgery is the most common surgical procedure and one of the safest, with a 99% success rate, yet cataracts remain the most common cause of vision loss, and the most treatable.
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Ask the pediatrician: Food safety tips for your next outdoor family mealJul 07, 2024 8:46 am - It’s prime time for a cookout with friends or family, but make sure to handle the food properly so no one goes home with food poisoning.
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Trying to catch up on lost sleep? It may not help with sleep deprivation.Jul 07, 2024 8:43 am - The sleep-deprived brain is not a smart brain. When we are short on shut-eye, our ability to process information, remember or sustain attention on tasks takes a hit, research consistently shows. Catching up on sleep over the weekend isn’t enough.
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Chemical and physical restraints: What are the rules?Jul 05, 2024 1:47 am - The appropriate use of patient restraints in health care settings can keep both patients and hospital staff safe from injury, but they are often overused and abused.
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Grief & healing: It can be sad to remember fun vacationsJul 05, 2024 1:30 am - It’s strange how memories can be both happy and sad at the same time. So it is with grief — happy and sad mixed together.
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Ask the doctors: Being present is one way to help dying friendJul 04, 2024 2:19 am - To care for a terminally ill friend or family member, be present, but look for balance. Be supportive and helpful, but don't overwhelm them with your attentions.
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How to protect against fireworks pollution in the suburbs this weekJul 02, 2024 6:04 pm - Fireworks bring festivity to the Fourth, but they also affect air quality.
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How to protect your kids from gaming disorderJun 30, 2024 8:47 am - Video games are not inherently bad for teens and kids to play but parents should be aware that excessive gaming can turn into a gaming disorder, where dopamine can affect the brain in a way that fuels addictive behavior.