Articles filed under Health
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Finding caregiver support isn’t easy, but it’s worthwhileJun 12, 2025 11:49 pm - Family caregivers are stepping into the spotlight with a new, two-hour PBS documentary, “Caregiving.” It looks into the lives of caregivers and their relationships with those in their care. And it will look at ideas for innovation and reform.
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‘3-3-3’ rule is helpful during bouts of anxietyJun 12, 2025 9:34 pm - The ‘3-3-3’ mindfulness technique is more than just a TikTok hack. The practice can help someone suffering from an anxiety attack pull away from the inner spiral of anxiety.
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Palatine Township mental health board appointed amid controversyJun 10, 2025 2:26 pm - The Palatine Township board named seven members to its new community mental health board Monday, despite objections about the process from supporters of the referendum that established the panel.
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Fighting for the right to die: Terminally ill Lombard woman continues push for medical ‘aid in dying’ billJun 09, 2025 10:12 am - Deb Robertson isn’t giving up on state legislation that would give terminally ill patients like herself the option to end their lives with medical assistance.
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Suburban drug overdose deaths show sharp decline, but will it last?Jun 07, 2025 1:00 pm - Drug overdose deaths in the Chicago area mirror a statewide and national trend showing a sharp decline from 2023 to 2024.
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Age is a factor in diminished lung capacityJun 06, 2025 2:50 am - Use it or lose it can also apply to your lung health, as changes that cause damage to your lung capacity often cannot be reversed. But you can help yourself by exercising in general, adding in deep breathing exercises and, you guessed it, not smoking.
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Summer structure is important for adolescentsJun 06, 2025 2:26 am - Isolation and depression can be unintended consequences of a long break without enough structure. Here are some tips to help your adolescent survive and thrive over summer break.
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Understanding the signs and symptoms of anxiety and OCDJun 06, 2025 1:41 am - As parents, we want our children to thrive, but what happens when we don’t understand or recognize symptoms that may signal they’re struggling? Here are four common signs and symptoms that are observed among children with various anxiety disorders.
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Hanover Township Mental Health Board approves fundingMay 31, 2025 8:15 am - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $69,500 in funding at its May 27 meeting.
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Hanover Township funds local mental health servicesMay 30, 2025 5:40 pm - Hanover Township Mental Health Board meets May 27 to approve funding for the Ecker Center, Special Olympics of Illinois, PADS of Elgin, and Hanover Landing for various programs and services.