Articles filed under Health
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Mental health and your adolescent: What signs to look for when your child is strugglingOct 06, 2024 9:42 am - Signs and symptoms of mental illness in adolescents can vary dramatically with the individual. Any significant changes in eating, either overeating, a desire for sweet food or loss of appetite can be a sign of depression.
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Breast cancer: News from the front linesOct 06, 2024 9:42 am - October brings with it pumpkins and pink ribbons for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Advancements in early detection and treatment continue to increase the chances of survival. When caught in its earliest, the five-year survival rate of breast cancer is 99%.
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Grief & healing: The many sources of griefOct 06, 2024 8:47 am - We usually think of grief as a response to the death of a beloved partner, a family member or a dear friend. But there are actually many kinds of losses that can cause grief.
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Hydration boosters not necessary with balanced dietOct 03, 2024 10:26 pm - There is no question that drinking enough water is key to optimal health. We rely on proper — and precise — fluid balance in our tissues for digestion, muscle repair, blood sugar control, and heart and brain health. But do you need a hydration booster?
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How to talk to your kids about presidential electionsOct 03, 2024 10:05 pm - Presidential election years can be stressful for all of us — children and teens included. The barrage of messages in the media can be anxiety provoking, conflict is uncomfortable and feeling at odds with our neighbors is unsettling. Here is my advice for supporting your children during this tense season.
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Eli Lilly to expand manufacturing, development centerOct 02, 2024 10:52 am - The diabetes treatment maker said Wednesday that it will build a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development a few miles from its Indianapolis headquarters.
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Casten, Conforti differ on abortion, but both oppose federal banSep 29, 2024 9:00 pm - The candidates for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat disagree on whether there should be a legal right nationwide to an abortion — but they both oppose a federal ban.
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What you’re doing to quicken cognitive decline and memory lossSep 28, 2024 9:08 am - Certain parts of the brain shrink as we age, including those important to learning and other complex mental activities. Some of our lifestyle choices, however, have an impact on how quickly our brains age and we lose cognitive function, including memory.
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Help your kids stay safe this HalloweenSep 28, 2024 9:03 am - Whether they’re dressed up as scary monsters, a blushing princess or anything in between, it’s important to make sure safety is a top priority for your kids for Halloween.
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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.