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Medical Corner: De-Stress
By: Ashmar Mandou Stress does not have to ruin your life or your health. Constant stress, which comes in many forms, such as daily traffic, unhappy marriage, or heavy workload,… Read more
IDPH Receives Massive Donation for Synthetic Cannabinoids Treatment
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been working with the Bausch Foundation, the independent charitable organization of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (Valeant) to secure a donation of nearly… Read more
Alcohol Awareness Month
As spring swings into gear, pivotal moments in adolescent life come into view: prom, graduation, and maybe even a college acceptance letter. It’s a time to celebrate past success and… Read more
Consejos Para Tener un Cuerpo Listo para el Verano
Por: Laura Posada, Entrenadora de Vida y Vocera de Wonderful Pistachios Damas (y caballeros). El verano llega y estamos a tiempo para trabajar nuestros cuerpos y sentirnos mejor, física y… Read more
Alimentos Para Combatir el Estrés
Sucesos estresantes – y no tienen que ser grandes, solo problemas diarios de la vida, – causan que nuestros niveles de cortisona se eleven. La cortisona causa antojo por la… Read more
Rincón Médico: Como Desestresarse
Por: Ashmar Mandou El estrés no tiene que arruinar su vida o su salud. Un estrés constante, que viene de muchas formas, como el tráfico diario, un matrimonio infeliz o… Read more
Tips to Handle ‘Emotional Eating’
Research shows certain “comfort” foods release the same kinds of brain chemicals as highly addictive opioid drugs. Dr. Bradley Nelson, author of the bestselling book “The Emotion Code,” with five… Read more
Older Adults May Not Need Vitamin D to Prevent Falls
Many older adults should avoid taking vitamin D and calcium supplements to prevent falls and fractures, and focus instead on exercises to improve balance and coordination, U.S. doctors recommend. The… Read more
Night Owls Have Higher Risk of Dying Sooner
“Night owls” -people who like to stay up late and have trouble dragging themselves out of bed in the morning — have a higher risk of dying sooner than “larks,”… Read more
Partnering for Health Equity – IDPH Celebrates National Minority Health Month
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is spreading awareness about health issues that impact minority communities at higher rates than others during National Minority Health Month. Illinois’s racial and… Read more
