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Your guide to living healthier and better in Chicago.
Despite the downsides of drinking ginger ale, some people swear it can help with an upset stomach.
The lauric acid in the oil has been shown nourish hair as it penetrates the cuticle and scalp and is absorbed.
Problems with posture and alignment and deficits in structural support often play a role in the development of bone spurs in the neck.
A single serving is about 49 nuts, more than any other snack nut, and has just 160 calories.
With some people, the inflammation that accompanies a cold or flu persists after the viral infection has ended. This can lead to a cough lasting several weeks more, or longer.
If you’re looking to up your snack game, here are some tips to consider.
They can be used in weight management, for tracking blood sugar readings and in trying to identify food allergies.
They noted that key ingredients needed to make Italy’s iconic dish — tomatoes and mozzarella — were not available when the fresco was painted some 2,000 years ago.
The study looked at a statin alternative called bempedoic acid and found that it reduced levels of LDL cholesterol and also lowered the risk for heart attack, stroke and death.
A number of diseases and conditions can lead to someone developing peripheral neuropathy. It also can be a side effect of some medical treatments.
Though road trips are expected to be the preferred method of travel this holiday weekend with 2.5 million Illinoisans hitting the road, travelers are also catching flights, buses, trains and even cruises, AAA officials said.
The good news is that for those who have difficulty finding it at the supermarket — or simply want to grow their own — adding rhubarb to the garden is a worthwhile endeavor, albeit one that requires patience.
The operation was a success and Sarah’s prognosis is good, the duchess’ spokesperson said.
Anxiety is a condition estimated to affect close to one-fifth of us, making it the most common mental health issue in the United States.
Named after the English town where it was discovered in an underground spring in the early 1600s, Epsom salt has long been used to treat a number of ailments.
Excessive fructose, like too much of any added sugar, isn’t healthy.
The bites can be uncomfortable and itchy, but there are ways to provide relief with home remedies or over-the-counter products.
Mushrooms are reported to have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular-protective, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, and anticancer properties.
Are you a salad dressing fanatic? Here’s everything you need to know about its impact on your health.
Tart cherries possess a strong antioxidant capacity as well as anti-inflammatory qualities.
With highs in the 80s expected this weekend, one medical expert emphasizes the importance of staying hydrated.
If you haven’t tried liquid aminos before, consider adding them to your next meal — they have a salty and savory flavor and are gluten-free and vegan.
Knowing yours can be a helpful way to identify potential health problems and gauge how healthy your heart is.
This tropical cactus fruit traces back to Central and South America and ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations.
Fresh isn’t always best. Fasting isn’t a good way to lose weight. And frequent eating doesn’t boost your metabolism.
To combat the surge in opioid deaths, some doctors are prescribing these drugs rather than opioids because they pose fewer risks and have less chance of dependency.
The AmeriCorps grants aim to improve public health, food and educational services for students and seniors.
Beyond helping build bigger muscles, the weight-bearing exercise also strengthens bones and reduces bone loss, improves posture and supports cardiovascular health.
The annual physical can provide an overall assessment of health and a chance for doctor and patient to reconnect, take stock, assess changes and set new goals.
Fire ant bites can be terribly painful. You could be at risk if you travel to areas this summer where they’re common. Here are some things you can do if bitten.
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