Articles filed under Health
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NAMI Kane County North offers free Family-to-Family Education CourseSep 28, 2024 8:52 am - This fall, NAMI Kane County North will be offering NAMI Family-to-Family, a free eight-session education program for people who love someone with mental health conditions.
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Grief & healing: Try to avoid leaving unfinished businessSep 28, 2024 8:50 am - It is a good practice to avoid unfinished business. My dear Baheej followed this principle, and I try to do that too. By this I mean things left undone.
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How a Grayslake man found serenity in the forest preservesSep 26, 2024 4:55 pm - Jonathan Glenner, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, has found peace and serenity during his daily walks in the Lake County Forest Preserves.
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When mammograms lead to more testing, it doesn’t mean automatic bad newsSep 25, 2024 12:36 am - Mammogram callbacks are common, but can be scary, especially if you have to wait for an appointment. The vast majority of the callbacks turn out to be false alarms — fewer than 1 in 10 women who return for more imaging have cancer. But experts urge women to not ignore the callback.
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Women are the family’s chief medical officerSep 25, 2024 12:00 am - Studies suggest that women — especially mothers — shoulder an estimated 80% of the family's medical decision-making responsibilities. How can this impact your own health and well-being, and what can you do to relieve some of the burden?
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Meeting people where they are; National Recovery Month marks progress in treatmentSep 22, 2024 8:04 pm - The road to recovery from substance use disorder will never be easy, but with greater awareness and the further development of treatment options, the outlook is more hopeful, according to experts.
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Women, start caring for your bones earlySep 22, 2024 8:50 am - As women get older, they may think about their risk for developing osteoporosis, but it’s a mistake to wait until you’re 50 to take measures to protect your bone health.
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Managing your child’s ADHD treatment as symptoms evolveSep 22, 2024 8:47 am - Almost every patient with ADHD will go through changes in their treatment plan as they enter new stages of their life, which is part of what makes ADHD so hard to diagnose in different age groups. Parents can help their child through these new stages.
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Grief & healing: Reinventing holidays as times changeSep 21, 2024 7:45 am - The holidays with family are ever-changing, so as you prepare for your next big gathering, take a bit of time to prepare for your family’s changing lifestyles.
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Lombard senior fair returns with mobile driver’s license facilitySep 20, 2024 12:25 pm - Lombard seniors can receive free health screenings and get their flu shot at a village-hosted event next month. The annual senior fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p....