Articles for Tag: "Advocate Lutheran General Hospital"

Life is about choices 
Life is about choices
A neonatal nurse describes her bone marrow transplant journey and how she made some of the toughest health care decisions of her life.
‘Tis the season of croup 
‘Tis the season of croup
With hundreds of cases presenting at local emergency rooms, here are five tips for combating the infection at home.
U.S. life expectancy drops for first time in 22 years 
U.S. life expectancy drops for first time in 22 years
But by how much? While experts say the decrease is unusual, there’s a silver lining.
These 7 things will help jumpstart the weight loss process 
These 7 things will help jumpstart the weight loss process
Shedding pounds can be difficult at any age. Doing seven simple things before noon can help make your plan a success.
Maple syrup and blueberries to prevent Alzheimer’s?  Featured
Maple syrup and blueberries to prevent Alzheimer’s?
An expert weighs in on whether certain foods can delay the onset of dementia.
The health condition that scares Americans most 
The health condition that scares Americans most
It may not be the leading cause of death in the U.S., but one survey finds people believe it’s the most pressing health challenge.
9 things not to do if you’re trying to get pregnant  Featured
9 things not to do if you’re trying to get pregnant
An obstetrician offers some helpful tips for women looking to conceive.