(StatePoint) During allergy season, having a safe haven from the triggers that make you sneeze and wheeze is essential. While you can’t completely control your surroundings in the great outdoors, you can take steps at home to reduce allergens and feel your best. • Fresh, cool air: The right air conditioning unit can help you […]
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Fatty Liver Disease Linked to Obesity, Alcohol Use
Fatty liver disease is linked to, among other things, obesity and alcohol use. Here’s another reason to be mindful of the obesity epidemic in the United States: Obesity brings an increased risk of fatty liver disease, an ailment that’s treatable but could mean serious complications. David Rzepczynski, MD, a gastroenterologist at OSF HealthCare, describes the […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: July 2: Ray Pavesich Jr.!! July 3: Peyton Pietrzak, Angie Sechrist, and Duane Temme!! July 4: Terry Brozowski!! July 5: Jerry Schmidt and Alan Gillis!! July 7: Abby Jarchow, Daniel Dralle, and Nathaniel Oliver!! July 8: Brenna Krapf!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: July 2: Jane and Mike […]
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A Real Pain in the Foot
Don’t let plantar fasciitis derail your summer plans. Summer is here, which means it’s time to slip on those flip-flops and other comfortable shoes. But this seasonal wear can cause injuries and foot pain, including plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis (fashee-EYE-tiss) is one of the most common causes of pain on the bottom of the heel, […]
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Save More Than Daylight This Summer, Focus on Fire Safety
Summer months provide more time for outside activities that carry with them associated fire dangers. Be aware of them and save lives! Summer also is a time to create lasting memories with friends and loved ones outside – while enjoying the nicer weather. In addition, it’s a time when there are fire dangers associated with […]
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Cancer Rising in People Under 50
There’s a misperception cancer mostly impacts older people – not so. Cancer is on the rise in people 50 and under. There are many reasons for the spike, especially lifestyle factors starting early in life and adulthood, which are likely to increase the risk of cancer. Factors include poor diets, sedentary lifestyles, and obesity. The […]
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Southland International Film Festival Returns at GSU
The Chicago Southland International Film Festival, presented by Governors State University, returns for its second annual Summer Showcase screening series. This series of screenings will showcase films from Chicagoland filmmakers followed by a live, in-person Q&A, with special guests in the attendance. Presented in the GSU F1622 Amphitheater, tickets are $10 per film (plus $1.53 […]
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Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative Laudes Franciscan Health Family Birth Center
Franciscan Health Family Birth Center in Olympia Fields recently received two awards from the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative for its patient-centered care – the Leader Award for Birth Equity and the Quality Improvement Excellence Award for Promoting Vaginal Birth in 2022. Joan Culver, director of patient care services at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, said the Family […]
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St. Rose of Lima Monthly Mass June 30
Monthly Mass will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Chapel, 486 W. Merchant Street, Kankakee, at 6 p.m., on Friday, June 30. Enter through the west door, under the canopy. The elevator also is nearby. All are welcome. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held from 3-5 p.m. every Wednesday afternoon at St. Rose. […]
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Tips for Avoiding Bug Bites This Summer
(StatePoint) Bug bites are not just a nuisance, they can cause discomfort and even pose health risks for some. “Mosquitoes that may carry Zika, Chikungunya, Dengue fever and West Nile virus are always out in full force during the summer months and new evidence suggests tick populations are growing, expanding their geographic ranges and carrying […]