Health and Fitness
-
Health & Wellness Fair to offer hands-on experiences May 18 in BloomingdaleMay 06, 2024 1:40 pm - The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Stratford Crossing Shopping Center and the Bloomingdale Park District, is hosting a Health & Wellness Fair on Sa...
-
Why people without diabetes use glucose monitors to track their healthMay 03, 2024 3:28 pm - Continuous glucose monitoring has become a major health fad among those who don’t have diabetes but want to use the data to inform their lifestyle choices. Everyday factors like diet, exercise and stress affect your blood sugar levels.
-
Grief & healing: Sentimentality and nostalgiaMay 05, 2024 1:41 pm - Grief brings on a great many sentimental feelings. It comes with nostalgia and the need for comfort.
-
Kane County Health Department thanks public health nurses during National Nurses WeekMay 06, 2024 12:50 pm - The Kane County Health Department kicks off National Nurses Week, a time to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions of nurses nationwide. National Nurses Week o...
-
‘It’s been a game-changer’: 4-year-old with rare condition lets her eyes do the talkingMay 05, 2024 7:57 am - Mia Polacek may not be able to speak with her mouth, but the 4-year-old from Round Lake has a voice, thanks to technology that lets her eyes do the talking.
-
Adult gap year: Breaking from routine with a mini sabbatical can be rejuvenatingMay 03, 2024 2:25 pm - A group called the Sabbatical Project says extended breaks can help individuals and companies alike by reducing employee exhaustion.
-
Four ways to lower your child’s risk of obesityMay 04, 2024 7:58 am - Childhood obesity has both immediate and long-term effects on health and well-being. The best way to prevent your child from these potential problems is through the development of lifelong healthy habits.
-
Does eating too much sugar really make kids hyper? We asked researchers.May 03, 2024 6:51 am - “It’s a myth that sugar causes hyperactivity,” says a pediatric expert. Where does that belief come from?
-
Get better sleep with these 5 tips from expertsMay 03, 2024 6:29 am - Don’t fall for online fads or unproven methods to fall asleep and stay asleep. Instead, try these simple tricks recommended by sleep experts.
-
Anger’s role in heart attack risk may start in the arteriesMay 03, 2024 6:53 am - Anger impairs the function of your arteries, which is linked to future heart attack risk.
Showing 1-10 of 12,413
next