Articles filed under Health
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Opioid death rates remain at record levels while homicides declineJan 04, 2024 9:30 am - Fatal opioid overdoses in Cook County in 2023 nearly matched the record-breaking levels in 2022, but homicides fell by 14% since 2022, according to preliminary data relea...
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To make healthy New Year’s resolutions stick, keep them modest and manageableDec 31, 2023 9:31 am - It's almost a new year, a time when many people resolve to accomplish big things – say, run a marathon or lose 50 pounds – then watch those noble intentions melt away bef...
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Tips for keeping your kids active this winterDec 31, 2023 9:31 am - The days are short and cold. It’s easy to get into the habit of staying inside. I know just how difficult it can be to remain active during the winter months. But it’s no...
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How to get kids more engaged in their dental healthDec 31, 2023 9:30 am - Dental health should be a priority at any age, and is especially important for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than half of children be...
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Ask the doctors: Diet, hydration the best way to get electrolytesDec 31, 2023 9:27 am - Q: My husband was given a small jar of electrolyte powder by a friend and has decided to take it on a daily basis. He is 76 years old, sedentary, a bit overweight and...
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Heart health tips for when the mercury dipsDec 31, 2023 9:25 am - Winter is the right time of year for all kinds of cool activities – skiing, skating and ice fishing, just to name a few. Unfortunately, as the temperature falls, the risk...
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Grief & healing: New beginnings as we head into 2024Dec 31, 2023 9:25 am - It’s New Year’s Day, and there is still time for 2024 resolutions. We have the whole day. It’s the day of new beginnings. A promising time. I’ve always been a fan of New ...
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Patient Advocate: Women leaders are transforming health careDec 30, 2023 6:15 am - Since the days of Florence Nightingale, women have been the cornerstone of health care, today making up 70 percent of the workforce. And they are increasingly becoming pr...
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Mental health first aid course to be offered at Naperville’s St. Thomas the Apostle ChurchDec 29, 2023 4:49 pm - Wanted: Good Samaritans desiring to help anyone they may witness struggling with an emotional or mental health issue or a substance abuse disorder. Medical or health care...
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Fleet Feet socks away honorDec 28, 2023 9:00 am - Fleet Feet Chicago specialty running store recently won the Ubuntu Award at The Running Event retail conference and trade show in Austin, Texas. Presented by the Balega p...