health
Eat fish, limit violent video games for healthy brain, studies show
Eat plenty of fish and don’t play violent video games if you want to keep your brain healthy. Those are the findings of two studies presented Wednesday at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual conference in Chicago.
Resident fights lung cancer, stigma
Deerfield’s Jill Feldman, who probably knows more than she ever wanted to know about lung cancer, is not only fighting the disease, she is fighting its stigma. When Feldman was only 13 years old, she lost her father and two grandparents to lung cancer. When …
Disability advocates honor North Suburban YMCA
The North Suburban YMCA was among the honorees at the recent “Celebrating Everyday Heroes” fund-raiser in support of JJ’s List, an organization that strives to strengthen the economic and social futures of people with disabilities. With more than 125 guests in attendance at Pinstripes Bistro, …
North Suburban YMCA welcomes new leader
The North Suburban YMCA conducted an outdoor barbecue at its recent annual meeting to celebrate a year of fund-raising and facility improvements. With 125 guests in attendance, the meeting opened with a family cookout, including popcorn provided by Sunset Foods’ old-fashioned popcorn truck. Y board …
Lake County wants community input on health survey
Residents of Lake County are invited to sound-off in a new public health survey.
Health products, services being offered at Expo
For the first time in its eight-year history, the Healthy Lifestyle Expo will welcome the entire family to its annual event. The free exposition, which will be presented through a partnership of the Deerfield, Bannockburn and Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce and the Deerfield Park District’s …
North Suburban YMCA appoints two directors
The North Suburban YMCA has welcomed two individuals to its administrative leadership team. Donald J. Langley has joined the NSYMCA as director of program services and innovation; and Sari Glazebrook has been named membership director. The new directors join the Y with experience in non-profit …
Sebby is new Chicago Chiropractic & Sports Medicine physician
Chicago Chiropractic & Sports Medicine has announced the addition of Dr. Jon B. Sebby to their practice. Sebby, a chiropractic physician and an Active Release Technique provider, brings to the center knowledge and expertise in the integration of the muscular, nervous and skeletal systems.
Sebby …
Riverwoods resident gets new lease of life
In 2007, Riverwoods resident Bonnie Hackner received one of the biggest shocks of her life, the kind of thing you just don’t see coming.
She wound up in Highland Park Hospital, in and out of a coma for about a week – she remembers none …
Health Calendar
Fitness Seated exercise classes for older adults will be held 1-2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at The Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale. Seated classes are for people who want to stay active and mobile but want something gentle on the body and easy …
Healthbeat: Research highlights negative results of underage drinking
New Research Findings Highlight Negative Consequences of Underage Drinking Alcohol does much more harm to the body than just damaging the liver. Drinking also can weaken the immune system, slow healing, impair bone formation, increase the risk of HIV transmission and hinder recovery from burns, …
Healthbeat: New help for patients with wounds that won't heal
A wound is a very unwelcome house guest for anyone's body. Usually the result of a traumatic run-in with a car door or a dishwasher or an accidental fall, they are reminders of just how imperfect we are. These wounds might itch, crack or bleed …
Healthbeat: Botox: Debunking myths about the popular cosmetic treatment
Mention the word "botox" at a cocktail party or office gathering and the first response will generally be jokes or other misrepresentations about a drug that continues to gain favor as an anti-aging treatment, despite being maligned and misunderstood by many people. Botox and Botox …
Healthbeat: There's still time to turn back the clock on diabetes
More than 25 million people in the United States have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Associates. Even more shocking is the estimated number of Americans who are considered pre-diabetic: 79 million -- approximately 25 percent of the population. Fortunately, those at risk have more …
