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Should teens be turning to caffeine for boost?
Caffeine. It’s not just an adult choice for a quick a.m. pick-me-up or anytime-of-the-day boost. Today, it’s a popular choice among teens and young adults, especially with their nonstop, year-round schedules.
Post-trauma stress disorder can affect many
DR. LAURA BERMAN: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders can occur following any traumatic event whether it’s an assault or a car accident. Treating the disorder can be very tricky, particularly because symptoms can differ widely. Yet there are ways to cope.
Flu season’s near, get your shot, doctors say
Goodbye summer. But with temperatures still pleasant, getting a flu shot might not be on your to-do list. Experts argue it should be.
Owning a dog is good for your health
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: Dogs improve and protect your health in so many ways, and exercise from walking your dog is right at the top of the list. One National Institute of Health-funded study of people with heart attacks found that a year later those who owned dogs were more likely to be alive than those who didn’t — even if they had the most severe cardio problems.
Your weekly checkup: 9/12 to 9/25
toDAY diabetes support group When: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Where: Silver Cross Diabetes Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox Cost: Free Call: (815) 300-7781; silvercross.org thursDAY diagnosis of and treatment for heart failure When: 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Rush University Medical …
5 ways to cut school-lunch costs
TIPS & TECHNIQUES: School lunches are a necessary task for many of us. Whether you have a child who won’t eat the cafeteria lunch, face an allergy issue or just want to offer healthier choices, the decision to pack your child’s meal is one that requires dedication and investment.
7 steps to a more spiritual home
Through tradition, ritual and a spark of creativity, you can keep your family close to an inner life filled with your values, no matter what your religious beliefs are.
Lawyer discovers he has married a ‘Fatal Attraction’
Many men think they’ve met, dated and even married the “Psycho B---- from Hell.” Christian really has. He met Alana through friends who thought they’d be a good match. He was 30 at the time; she was 25. He was a lawyer; she was a …
Forget antibacterials! Use plain soap and water to combat germs
DRS. ROIZEN AND OZ: I hear there’s bad news about an antibacterial ingredient that’s common in soap. With three kids under the age of 8, it’s a germ festival around here. I want to keep things clean. What should I do?
No smooching the pooch!
Q. You disillusioned me when you did not chide one writer who boasted she “cooks for” and “kisses” and “sleeps” with her two dogs. I suppose the cooking and sleeping parts aren’t harmful or silly, but what about the “kissing” part? Doesn’t that person know …
Dating after divorce: 7 things to consider
DR. LAURA BERMAN: Dating after divorce always is tricky. It can be hard to know when the time is right, especially if you have children and are navigating issues with your spouse.
Be hip to source of back, knee pain
You stand up from your chair at work and your lower back starts grumbling. You decide to take a walk down the hall and before you know it, your knees ache, too. What gives? The answer might have little to do with your back or knees. The pain could be linked to your hips, in particular a group of muscle
Heart study helps save lives of young athletes
CINCINNATI — Dawne Gardner-Davis almost skipped the free health screening for her son. The weather was rotten, an earlier appointment ran long — and 15-year-old Jordan was the picture of health. Today, the Cincinnati mother of two is thankful she didn’t. Doctors diagnosed Jordan with …
YOUR WEEKLY CHECKUP
toDAY community wellness fair When: 2 to 6 p.m. Where: Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates Cost: Free screenings; flu shots for $20 Call: (847) 884-0030 thursDAY cpr/aed training When: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Where: Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Cost: $35 Call: …
The health tests no male should ignore
Unlike women, men aren’t handed a preventive maintenance schedule. Women learn from an early age to schedule a “well woman exam” every year. Yet doctors say there are lots of things that men can do to take care of themselves — both inside and outside of the exam room — at every stage of life.
Chef Seamus Mullen knows, shares RA pain
For Mullen, who suffers pain every day of his life, it is literally a matter of survival. That’s because he believes that what he eats can determine whether he can stand on his feet, or move his aching hands. At one lowpoint after his 2007 diagnosis, he thought he wouldn’t be able to walk, let alone cook again. Gradually he discovered that there were certain foods that reduced inflammation in his body.
