10 signs point to Alzheimer’s disease
The earlier that Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed, the sooner treatment can begin, granting those afflicted more time to plan for the future…
Seniors with ‘sense of purpose’ age better, sound better
Seniors who have a strong “sense of purpose” in their lives tend to age better, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAM…
Summer insects can spread disease
Warm weather finally arrived, bringing with it cookouts, outdoor play, vacations and, unfortunately, lots of insects.
Father’s Day gifts gramps really wants
If World Series dugout club seats aren’t in the budget for this Father’s Day, there are many other ideas to honor your grandfather when you …
Water workouts better than land exercise for seniors
Speed walking on concrete pavement with 70-year-old knees can be difficult. Speed walking in a w…
Most women with common type of early-stage breast cancer can skip chemotherapy
CHICAGO - The majority of women with the most common type of early-stage breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy after surgery, according…
Many breast cancer patients can skip chemo, study finds
CHICAGO – Most women with the most common form of early-stage breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy without hurting their chances of be…
MCC student takes 1st in anti-tobacco contest
World No Tobacco Day was Thursday. The McHenry County Department of Health marked the occasion by recognizing Jasmin Vilchis, a student at M…
New study says more than one alcoholic drink a day could shorten your life. Now, what?
A glass of red wine a day keeps the doctor away, right? Not so fast. A large-scale European study recently published in the journal Lancet s…
Knee pain: Is it a torn meniscus?
Knee pain can result from a variety of causes, one of which is damage to the meniscus, the cartil…
