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Snoozing May Lower Cancer Risk

Sleeping, snoozing, nodding off, getting shut-eye… However we say it, we need it.  Sleep regenerates our bodies, helps us form...
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Fun News

A Lucky Catch at the Ball Game

Talk about being in the right place at the right time!  At a recent Arizona vs. Colorado baseball game an...
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Fun News

Crab Lady Runs Thriving Business at the Age of 74

An Mathis begins every day by trolling for crabs. After that, she prepares crab cakes from the day’s catch, and...
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Alzheimer's Disease Chicago Events Freedom Home Care

Science and Theatre Join to Celebrate Alzheimer Day

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is once again hosting its annual Alzheimer Day.  This May 9th event allows the public the opportunity...
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Best Time of Your Life

What is the best time of a person’s life?  If you asked ten different people, you would probably get ten...
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Healthy Living nutrition

A Healthy Diet Makes for a Happier You

Eating well is important at any age, but becomes more so as we age.  It seems that young adults can...
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Meditation Recommended to Maintain Heart Health

It is easy to become over-stressed.  Relationships, money, even the weather can cause us anxiety.  Unfortunately, prolonged stress can be...
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Chicago Events Fun

Recap of Wednesday's Luncheon

The Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center Luncheon was held yesterday, May 1.  For those of you who attended, we would like...
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Chicago Events Freedom Home Care

Freedom Home Care Director Teaches Organizations to Communicate

Life Services Network’s Annual Conference occurs this May, and Freedom Home Care is thrilled have one of its own presenting...
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Fun Healthy Living

Be Yourself and Be Happy

Everyone keeps saying that to be happy, you just need to “be yourself”.  This simple phrase has been used so...
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Fun Senior Care

Seniors for Seniors Pet Adoption Program

Pets have been proven to lower health risks of their owners, not to mention they make excellent companions.  But for...
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Home Care

Nursing Home Rates Jump

The economy is still struggling to right itself, and yet costs for necessities continue to increase.  This unfortunately includes some...
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Home Care Senior Care

Tips to Discuss Senior Care Options

Approaching the subject of senior care support can be difficult, especially if the senior has a mental illness.  It is...
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Exercise

Gardening Great Exercise for Summer

As the weather gets warmer and the first flowers begin to bloom, it is an excellent time to consider starting...
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Chicago Events Fun

Fun Events Around Chicago

This winter has been cold, snowy, and seemingly never-ending.  But now as the flowers are beginning to bloom and the...
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Put Your Worries Aside

We all get worried sometimes.  It helps us to anticipate danger and devise plans to avoid it.  However, worrying releases...
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nutrition Stroke Prevention

Go On, Have Another Cup

Are you looking for another excuse to drink your favorite coffee every morning?  Well, a study recently done in Japan...
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Alzheimer's Disease News

Give Thanks to the Fruit Fly

Why should we be thanking fruit flies?  Because they may hold the key to understanding aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. mortgage...
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Alzheimer's Disease News

Successful Alzheimer's Prevention Study Using Beta-blockers

Beta-blockers are nothing new.  Doctors have been prescribing them for years as a way to control high blood pressure.  But...
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Freedom Home Care

Program Ensures Seniors’ Pets are Cared for Too

Dogs and cats have proven to be excellent companions for seniors. Especially if they are lonely in their homes and...
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