Articles for Tag: "Advocate Health Care"

Fight heartburn with weight loss 
Fight heartburn with weight loss
Experts say shedding extra pounds and adding exercise to your routine may lessen occurrences of heartburn.
Dementia could be tied to hearing loss 
Dementia could be tied to hearing loss
Seniors who have spent years straining to decipher sounds because of hearing loss may be at greater risk for developing dementia, researchers say.
Use your senses against waterborne germs  Featured
Use your senses against waterborne germs
A dip in the public pool or local swimming hole may seem harmless, but unknown germs could be waiting for you. Here’s what you should know.
Beware of new synthetic street drugs warn officials 
Beware of new synthetic street drugs warn officials
The Illinois Poison Center cautions about the growing popularity of a new class of designer drugs across the state.
5 tips to eat healthy on family road trips 
5 tips to eat healthy on family road trips
Health experts say you don’t have to turn to fast food during a family road trip. Here’s a few tips to help you indulge on healthy options while traveling.
Making a difference in the fight against diabetes  Featured
Making a difference in the fight against diabetes
Tens of thousands of people committed to finding a cure for diabetes will be riding in the upcoming Tour de Cure cycling event. Here’s one woman’s special story.
Magnets can be deadly for kids 
Magnets can be deadly for kids
Most children who accidently swallow magnets require at least one surgery and sometimes more to treat the internal injuries, a new study shows.