Articles filed under Health
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Oh, there’s no gift like health for the holidaysDec 05, 2024 10:34 pm - If you want to give the gift of good health, experts suggest gifts like free weights, fitness trackers, cookbooks, air fryers and experiences that encourage activity.
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Illinois Planned Parenthood teams with Hey Jane to expand abortion accessDec 02, 2024 4:11 pm - Planned Parenthood of Illinois is joining up with Hey Jane, a telehealth provider, to increase abortion services in the state, officials announced Monday.
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Knowing the difference between a cold and the fluNov 30, 2024 9:35 am - Whether your child has a cold or the flu, recovery begins with rest, drinking plenty of fluids and eating a healthy diet. What should parents look out for?
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Grief & healing: Now onward to December holidaysNov 28, 2024 1:28 am - Every holiday needs a plan. So I am working on it. It should include decorations, food, preparations and especially what you plan to do on the day itself.
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Tips for managing holiday stressNov 28, 2024 12:59 am - Parents may be feeling the stress of the holiday season setting in. But they may not realize that their children are also feeling an increase in stress.
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Cheesy holiday traditions that are good for youNov 28, 2024 12:42 am - They might be cheesy, but here are some traditions that might elevate your mood and help you savor the holidays.
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Whooping cough surging in Kane CountyNov 26, 2024 8:03 pm - After dropping to zero cases in 2021 and notching just 16 in 2023, Whooping cough has surged this year in Kane County, with 92 cases on record so far.
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Who’s coming up short on sleep? New research reveals a large-scale lookNov 23, 2024 10:00 am - Most adults don’t get enough sleep, which is worrisome because that can elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, depression and other health conditions.
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Aging spurts stem from molecular changesNov 23, 2024 9:58 am - Instead of aging gradually at a steady pace over time, our bodies undergo two periods in which significant changes that take place at the molecular level add up to a sudden acceleration in aging, research suggests.
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First-aid guidelines expanded to include opioid overdoses, seizures, other emergenciesNov 23, 2024 9:54 am - First-aid guidelines for bystanders and emergency responders have been updated to include recommendations for managing opioid overdoses, open chest wounds and other emergencies.