Articles filed under Health
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DuPage schools offer free professional mental health care to students and familiesMar 21, 2024 10:37 pm - Ten CARES Clinics, which provide no-cost, confidential mental health care to students and their families enrolled in participating DuPage school districts, are now open f...
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Setting your kids up for lifelong nutritional successMar 21, 2024 9:35 pm - March is National Nutrition Month, a good opportunity to evaluate what and how you’re demonstrating good nutrition for your kids.
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Glenbard Parent Series speaker will share strategies to manage emotions and reduce anxietyMar 20, 2024 10:04 pm - On Thursday, April 4, the Glenbard Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “Understanding Social Anxiety and the Complexity of Teen Relationships” with th...
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Measles outbreak hits Chicago: Kane County urges vaccination checksMar 20, 2024 7:58 pm - In response to the Chicago area's largest measles outbreak in recent memory, Kane County’s lead health authority is advising residents to verify their vaccination status ...
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How to help your child get enough healthy, brain-boosting sleepMar 20, 2024 6:00 am - Adequate sleep is a bedrock of a child's physical and mental health. Here are some techniques to help your child get the sleep they need.
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Prenatal yoga may help ease stress, improve fitness during pregnancyMar 20, 2024 6:00 am - Health experts say yoga can help ease pregnant women through the body-altering experience of creating a new life.
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Gambia lawmakers refer debate on female genital cutting to committee discussionsMar 18, 2024 9:38 pm - SERREKUNDA, Gambia — An attempt to repeal a 2015 ban on female genital cutting in Gambia was sent for further committee discussions by lawmakers on Monday. Gambian activi...
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Measles fast facts: How contagious is it? Who’s safe? And what are symptoms?Mar 17, 2024 10:40 am - Illinois marked its 12th confirmed measles infection Thursday, the most since 17 were reported in 2015.
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How to raise a healthy, active childMar 17, 2024 10:38 am - Raising healthy, active children goes beyond good nutrition and physical activity. What else do parents need to focus on to give their child a healthy foundation?
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Know the signs and symptoms of blood clotsMar 17, 2024 10:37 am - Blood clots help the body heal, but if the clots don’t dissolve, break loose and travel to the heart or lungs, it can be life-threatening. Learn how to spot the signs so you can get timely treatment.