Articles filed under Health
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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.
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Des Plaines hosts community resource fair May 21May 15, 2024 12:18 pm - A community resource fair is scheduled for May 21 in Des Plaines. The event is set for the Westerhold Early Learning Center, which is attached to Forest Elementary School...
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Ask the doctors: Protect skin from sun to keep aging affects in checkMay 13, 2024 6:00 am - What causes skin to age and how can you prevent it? Two doctors weigh in.
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Boost your mental well-being. Take a vacation!May 12, 2024 8:41 am - The mental health advantages of taking a vacation can’t be underestimated — and it’s just as important for people with special needs.
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How to support healthy mental and emotional development in your childMay 12, 2024 8:41 am - Positive experiences and safe, stable relationships help children develop skills they need to manage their emotions, solve problems and develop connections with others.
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We know late-night screens are bad for sleep. How do you stop doomscrolling in bed?May 12, 2024 8:40 am - Our brains need to wind down before bedtime to get the restorative deep sleep that helps our bodies function. Yet over half of Americans are still scrolling within an hour of going to sleep.