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Exercise at Middle Age Reduces Risk for Dementia
A new study followed nearly 200 women for 44 years. Those who exercised more had a lower risk of dementia, backing up other research on this topic. In a study… Read more
City of Chicago to Provide Discounts on Brand, Generic Prescription Drugs
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City Clerk Anna Valencia announced the City of Chicago will provide discounts on name brand and generic prescription drugs at no direct cost to the City or participating… Read more
City Health Department Releases LGBT Health Report
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) released a report describing the health status of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Chicago residents. The report provides an in depth look… Read more
Alzheimer’s Related Deaths Rise in Illinois
The Alzheimer’s Association 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report was released, including important, updated findings related to the individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia living in Illinois. An estimated 5.7 million Americans… Read more
Los Estadounidenses Retrasan el Reloj de la Edad
Los estadounidenses pueden estar envejeciendo más lentamente que hace dos décadas. Un nuevo estudio de los investigadores dae la Universidad del Sur de California y la Universidad de Yale sugieren… Read more
El Ejercicio a la Edad Media Reduce el Peligro de la Demencia
Un Nuevo estudio siguió a cerca de 200 mujeres por 44 años. Las que hicieron más ejercicio tuvieron un menor peligro de demencia, respaldando así otras investigaciones sobre este tema…. Read more
Aumentan las Muertes Relacionadas con el Alzheimer’s en Illinois
El reporte de la Asociación del Alzheimer’s Hechos y Cifras de la Enfermedad del Alzheimer’s en el 2018 fue publicado, incluyendo importantes hallazgos actualizados, relacionados con las personas con Alzheimer’s… Read more
Sleep Awareness Month
By: Ashmar Mandou Sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. The average adult needs 7-8 hours of sleep a night. Not getting enough sleep can cause forgetfulness, irritability,… Read more
New Wellness Expo Heads to Wicker Park Bucktown
The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce announced the roster of health and lifestyle vendors for its first-ever Wellness Expo and Rejuvenation Crawl on Sunday, April 8 from 10 a.m.-6… Read more
ADA to Host Health and Wellness Expo
The American Diabetes Association will host their annual Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, April 14th, 2018 beginning at 10a.m., at the McCormick Place, Chicago. The expo is a fun,… Read more
