Articles filed under Health
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'Sad commentary' on mental health help: Money matters in treatment accessMay 23, 2017 5:30 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated. One in two people will have a diagnosable mental health condition during their lifetime, while one in five adults will fa...
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Surprise winner says God has a purpose for himMay 23, 2017 1:00 am - "I feel like God is preparing me for something," Schaumburg Realtor Tony Wiszowaty said after his surprise, come-from-behind victory in the Fittest Losers Challenge. "I ...
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Solving the suburbs' mental health language barriersMay 22, 2017 5:30 am - Problem: As many as 500,000 people who speak a language other than English at home in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties could need mental health help e...
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Why mental health mattersMay 22, 2017 5:30 am - Mental health can cause consequences that hurt not only individuals and families but workplaces, public assistance systems and the economy. Here's how: • Mental disorder...
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Clients search for understanding as language barriers complicate mental health treatmentMay 22, 2017 5:30 am - Second of three parts. Ana Paula Guerrero's child is having a hard time with her sports coach, and it's making her miserable and the whole family unhappy. Guerrero ...
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Constable: Doctor in Arlington Heights invents products for multiracial hairMay 20, 2017 1:00 am - As a family practice physician in Arlington Heights, Dr. Ena Hennegan, 47, knows how to diagnose problems and look for solutions. So when she heard her husband of 19 yea...
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Seeking solutionsMay 20, 2017 1:00 am - Problem: Many cultures are hesitant to discuss mental health issues, which often are downplayed or even stigmatized. Experts say understanding culture is key to effectiv...
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Clients, therapists say culture plays key role in mental health treatmentMay 20, 2017 1:00 am - First of three parts Ale Bugaro is listening to her new client's uncertainty about seeking therapy for her depression and anxiety. The client just isn't sure it will wor...
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Some life advice from Carol Stream centenariansMay 19, 2017 5:23 am - The centenarians had their portraits taken, each with some of their dearest possessions. The occasion? Belmont Village Senior Living is putting together a calendar featu...
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Constable: RizzO's vs. Grandpa Rossy Crunch - which is healthier?May 18, 2017 5:30 am - Since he announced his retirement from baseball last season, backup catcher David Ross has won a championship with the Cubs, hit a home run in his last official bat duri...