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TOM BANSE / NW NEWS NETWORK reported that dozens of Pacific Northwest doctors are teaming up with a national nonprofit to write a different kind of prescription. Their “park prescriptions” direct patients with obesity, anxiety, depression or certain chronic conditions to spend more time outside. Physicians already routinely counsel patients to exercise more, as you may know […]
Laura Koehler, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist at Edward-Elmhurst Health shared that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 7 percent of kids ages 3-17 are diagnosed with anxiety. When left untreated, these kids are at risk to perform poorly at school and, in some cases, it will lead to school refusal behavior. School […]
Dr. Darius Radvila, Pediatrician at Edward-Elmhurst Health shared that childhood obesity is on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five kids ages 18 or younger is obese. Furthermore, the number of kids affected by obesity has tripled since the 1970s. Many factors contribute to childhood obesity: Sedentary lifestyles Lack […]
Michele Wheat wrote for https://www.wristband.com/ that bullying can come in many different forms. Sometimes, mean kids bother others on the playground, on the bus, or in the halls at school. You might run into a bully in the lunchroom or in a quiet corner of the library. Bullies also are mean to people online on social […]
Matt Zajechowski from Digital Third Coast shared with Healthy Lombard that it’s no secret that in 2019, people are stressed out, with the World Health Organization even recognizing burnout as an official medical condition. It stems from chronic, mismanaged workplace stress and is most often tied to millennials. Is it warranted? Survey says: Yes. According to […]
Ashley Green, Program Manager for Action for Healthy Kids shared that backyard baseball, pillow forts, and cardboard spaceships are all good. Play can be anything you want it to be and looks a little different for everyone. Fun and games aside, play serves an essential part of physical, cognitive and social-emotional development. While the idea of ditching the […]
Edwards Elmhurst Health shared in their Healthy Driven Blog that it may feel better to exercise indoors in the summer months when it’s hot and humid. But if you love the summer heat and want to enjoy being outside while it’s nice, outdoor workouts are still doable. You just need the correct preparation. When it’s […]
Lurie Children’s Hospital shared with the Daily Herald Newspaper that the school year is a busy and sometimes stressful time for many families. It is especially stressful for the 176,500 people under the age of 20 who have type 1 diabetes, and the growing number of youth with type 2 diabetes. Extra planning and unique […]
Some people have managed to squeeze a workout into their daily routine, but for others finding the time, energy, or funds for a gym membership can be a hassle. What if I told you that the average gym membership costs nearly $700 every year, ultimately forcing some to find more cost-effective ways to stay fit. […]
Nearly half of millennials admit to putting off a health issue, according to a new survey on millennial health care. Reluctance to see a physician may stem from cost. We surveyed 2,000 millennials and found that 6 in 10 prefer high-deductible insurance plans with lower monthly premiums. And 65% say they’re not saving for medical […]
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