Articles filed under Health
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Patient advocate: Glaucoma puts the pressure on your eyesMay 29, 2026 8:42 am - Because people are living longer, there appears to be a rising risk of glaucoma. So it pays to know about what glaucoma is, how it’s detected, how it’s treated — and how you might avoid it.
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Many people skip colonoscopies. Experts added a blood test to the options.May 29, 2026 8:36 am - The American Cancer Society updated its screening guidelines for colorectal cancer Wednesday, May 27, expanding the number of methods to include a simple blood test.
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The cruise ship at center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak has to undergo extra cleaningMay 26, 2026 3:53 pm - THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is undergoing further cleaning before it returns to its home port, the company that o...
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When every second matters: Grayslake family shares stroke survival story during awareness monthMay 23, 2026 12:00 pm - May is Stroke Awareness Month, which serves as a time when medical associations and professionals call attention to the realities of strokes, how they affect people and how to prevent them.
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Calm your mind by doing chores around the houseMay 22, 2026 8:20 am - Amid spring cleaning season, it can be tempting to dismiss housework as drudgery. But experts, from Zen monks to psychologists, say there are mental health benefits to be found in such manual chores as sweeping, mopping and clearing away clutter.
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Got back pain? The way you sit might be making it worse.May 22, 2026 8:19 am - Do you spend hours a day sitting in an office, driving a car or truck, or even lounging around watching TV or playing video games? Chances are, you’ve experienced a stiff or achy back. According to the World Health Organization, low back pain is the single most common cause of disability worldwide.
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When should you get a mammogram? Conflicting advice makes it hard to knowMay 22, 2026 8:18 am - Deciding when to get routine mammograms is confusing. Some health groups recommend women begin at age 40 or 45, while another recently opted for age 50. They also differ on whether yearly or every other year is best.
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Patient advocate: Solo agers need healthcare advocatesMay 22, 2026 8:17 am - Approximately 22 million adults 55 or older live alone in America, with an estimated 28% of them being childless. While specific numbers for Illinois are not available, this national statistic gives a general idea of the breadth of the solo-ager population.
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Ask the doctors: Eating less meat can improve gut microbiomeMay 22, 2026 8:16 am - We now know that the gut microbiome has a profound effect on more than digestion. It also affects metabolism, immunity, disease risk, longevity and even mental and emotional health.
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Hoffman Estates day center a new model for Clearbrook’s clientsMay 18, 2026 5:58 pm - Clearbrook celebrated its newest community center for day program services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Hoffman Estates Monday.