Articles filed under Health & Fitness
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Runners take off at Rock n Run the Runway 5K in Wheeling
Jun 25, 2022 5:18 PM - On Saturday, Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling held its 9th annual 'Rock n Run the Runway' to allow the public to enjoy an airport experience from the ground. -
Grieving over our pet buddies
Jun 25, 2022 6:00 AM - My sister Mary's beautiful cat, Delyla, died about a month ago. It's awful when a pet dies and, as pet people know, not everyone knows how to respond to your loss. So I feel I need to mention this every once in a while so friends may be reminded to be more sympathetic and helpful.
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Let's talk about your most pressing health care questions
Jun 25, 2022 7:00 AM - I'm happy to say I've been writing this Daily Herald column for a few years now. And although I've touched on many health care related topics, I continue to get great questions from readers eager to secure better health care for themselves and their loved ones. -
How young families can honor and celebrate Pride Month
Jun 25, 2022 6:00 AM - Spending time getting educated about the LGBTQ+ community and the significance of Pride Month is an important commitment year-round, but June is an especially great opportunity for families to get the conversation started and engage in the celebration and reflection happening locally and nationally. -
Tiny N Tall Rescue based in St. Charles finds home for bigger, smaller breeds
Jun 23, 2022 10:27 AM - Gentle giants and petite pooches are the focus of Tiny N Tall Rescue, a St. Charles-based nonprofit that aims to find forever homes for dogs on both ends of the size spectrum. -
Constable: New suicide prevention network tailored to help Hispanics
Jun 23, 2022 6:08 AM - With suicide on the rise in the Hispanic community, and a lack of services tailored to that population, suburban residents Gabi Vargas and A.J. Ramirez are starting the nation's first National Hispanic Suicide Prevention Network.
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Free June 29, Webinar at 2 pm featuring Patient Advocate Teri Dreher, RN
Jun 23, 2022 8:35 AM - Healthcare concerns? Attend the free webinar on June 29th at 2:00 pm, "Securing Better Healthcare through Self-advocacy: How to Deal with Doctors, Hospitals, Medical Bills and other valuable advice." Wednesday, June 29 - 2:00 pm -
Support the Cary-Grove Masonic Lodge #1157 Blood Drive in JuneJun 22, 2022 7:19 PM - The Cary Grove Masonic Lodge is supporting the urgent need for blood donations.
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Buying multivitamins? You're wasting your money, Northwestern doctors say.
Jun 22, 2022 1:43 PM - Saying there's no magic bullet in a vitamin or dietary supplement to make us healthy, Northwestern Medicine scientists support an independent panel's new guidelines that state there is "insufficient evidence" that taking multivitamins, paired supplements or single supplements can help prevent
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Sherman nurse midwife debunks four myths
Jun 24, 2022 11:56 PM - What do you know about midwives? Maybe you've heard they only assist with natural homebirths. Or maybe you've heard they exclusively work with pregnant women.
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