Articles filed under Health
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Ask the doctors: Fat pad atrophy can cause painful stress on feetMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - If the fat pads protecting the bottom of your feet begin to wear away, it can cause pain, and for some it can be life-altering.
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Rest easy, snorers: A CPA works wondersMay 24, 2024 6:00 am - Obstructive sleep apnea raises the risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure and stroke. And night after night of broken sleep is implicated in everything from diabetes to dementia.
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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.