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Health and Fitness
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Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound — and off-brand copies sold on the internet — have revolutionized the weight-loss industry because they are remarkably effective in suppressing appetite. But in addition to the better-known risks of gastrointestinal distress, providers said, there is a more hidden side effect.
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It’s that time of year — pool parties, outdoor games, flipping hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. Here are six tips on how you can avoid sunburns, bug bites and other health risks.
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While there are a number of causes of vertigo, the most common is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The estimates vary greatly, but about 2% of people will develop BPPV at some point, and it’s about twice as common in women as men.
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Moments after Jenna Carberg gave birth to her daughter, doctors put the baby on her chest. “I felt a disconnect right away,” she recalled. At home, the Orlando, Florida, mom was exhausted and anxious and cried every day. She was eventually diagnosed with postpartum depression.
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To find your target heart rate while exercising, the American Heart Association suggests subtracting your age from 220. This gives you a suggested maximum heart rate. Then, depending on the desired exertion, calculate between 50% and 85% of that maximum to get a range.
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Baby neck floats have become a popular accessory on social media, often shown as a cute and convenient way to let infants bob around in the tub or pool. While these inflatable rings may look fun and relaxing, their growing popularity has also sparked serious safety concerns.
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Sunscreen is an important part of planning outdoor activities any time of the year, but especially summer when more of our skin is exposed to the sun. One problem, though, is that most people don’t use enough sunscreen and don’t reapply it often enough.
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The story of GLP-1 drugs keeps getting bigger. First they transformed the treatment of diabetes. Then they upended the science — and culture — of weight loss. Now a growing body of research is raising another possibility: that these drugs may help protect against cancer.
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The Alfred Campanelli branch of the Golden Corridor Family YMCA reopened at its new Schaumburg location Monday, ending an 18-month interruption to what had been 56 years of service to the community.
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