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Health and Fitness
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A batch of mosquitoes sampled June 16 in Buffalo Grove by the village’s trap has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first confirmed indicator this year of the presence of the virus in Lake County.
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Taking care of your oral health is important because it’s connected to other health issues, and doing so doesn’t always require a trip to the dentist. It could mean simply drinking more water or adding other small habits to your routine.
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For millions of people, poor sleep has become so normalized that they no longer recognize it as a potential medical issue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and sleep researchers estimate that between 50 million and 70 million Americans have an active sleep disorder, and most people don’t know they do.
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The pelvic floor, an oft-ignored muscle group that does the humble work of supporting the bladder, bowels, uterus, prostate and other organs in the pelvis, weakens as you age. And anyone can have issues: men, women, people who have given birth and those who haven’t.
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Tucked under your ribs, next to your stomach on the right side, your liver may not be a body part you think about every day, but this three-pound powerhouse performs a lot of important functions our bodies rely on.
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The single-practice doctor who was once the face of family medicine is in decline. In many parts of the country, medical groups with multiple practitioners have taken the family doctor's place. That means, for a growing number of people seeking medical care, a nurse practitioner, or NP, may be the first point of medical contact.
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Pools and splash pads are now open across Chicagoland. While that means summer fun in full swing, it also means an increase in water-related injuries and deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more children ages 1-4 die from drowning than any other cause of death.
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Getting outside generally improves mental and physical health. But too often, campers and hikers resort to the convenience of processed foods high in saturated fat, salt and sugar. Here’s how to rethink campsite cooking to eat healthy while acting healthy.
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