Articles filed under Health
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How energy drinks can affect kids’ mental, physical healthMay 23, 2024 4:00 pm - Energy drinks can cause cardiac issues and can actually produce the opposite effect of “giving energy.”
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Discover strategies for addressing mental health challenges in the agricultural communityMay 22, 2024 10:27 pm - Mental health and substance use issues are widespread. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States lives with a ment...
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Grief & healing: Having a sister is a wonderful supportMay 18, 2024 6:15 am - Having a sister or brother is a blessing and wonderful support that helps a lot in coping with and managing grief.
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Ask the doctors: Working the night shift comes with many strugglesMay 17, 2024 2:00 pm - Night-shift workers may face more health struggles than 9-to-5-ers.
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Accessing mental health services is the biggest barrier in our communityMay 17, 2024 2:00 pm - Finding help for a person or family in need of mental health care is crucial.
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Mosquito with West Nile virus found in Hoffman EstatesMay 17, 2024 11:32 am - A sample of mosquitoes in Hoffman Estates has tested positive for West Nile virus, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced. The specimen in Hoffman Estates was...
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Tips for traveling with kids this summerMay 17, 2024 6:59 am - Traveling is fun, but children may need some help getting through the experience. Find out what can help make the trip fun for everyone.
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Make it a smooth transition into and out of the hospitalMay 17, 2024 6:00 am - Being prepared in advance for a planned hospital admission will help you get the most out of your stay.
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Des Plaines hosts community resource fair May 21May 15, 2024 12:18 pm - A community resource fair is scheduled for May 21 in Des Plaines. The event is set for the Westerhold Early Learning Center, which is attached to Forest Elementary School...
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Ask the doctors: Protect skin from sun to keep aging affects in checkMay 13, 2024 6:00 am - What causes skin to age and how can you prevent it? Two doctors weigh in.