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What are the Different Kinds of Dementia?

Memory loss that disrupts daily life, confusion with time or place and decreased or poor judgment are some of the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. “Other warning signs such as loss of sense [read more...]

How to Improve Your Mental Health

At times, it can be easy to neglect, but your mental health is an important influence on how you move through life. As this topic often arises, Dr. Marla Hartzen, medical director of AMG Park Ridge Behavioral Health at Advocate [read more...]

How to Foster Resilience in Children

Life can be tough no matter your age. Even children face challenges. That’s where resilience comes in. Resilience is our ability to persevere and adapt to changes and stressors in our world. It does not mean that we don’t experience [read more...]

Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness

Meeting Mental Health with Grace Ministry Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that’s thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage (a negative stereotype). Unfortunately, negative attitudes [read more...]

Here’s How to Get the Most Benefits From Your Walking Routine

Whether you’re looking to start exercising or to keep moving on your rest days, walking is an easy activity that can be adaptable for all fitness levels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends about 150 minutes of moderate-intensity [read more...]

How Seniors Can Prepare to Get the Most Out of Their Doctor’s Visit

While some of us may have been able to enjoy relatively good health for most of our lives, the topic of health care takes on a weightier meaning as we enter our golden years. We’re not as strong, fast or [read more...]

How to Spot the Warning Signs of Child Abuse

For most of us, home is somewhere we are excited to return to at the end of the day. It is a place where we feel loved, respected, and safe to be ourselves. But for many children, being at home [read more...]

How to Better Address Autism

We’re talking about autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting 1 in 59 children and their families. There are many factors behind an increase in diagnoses – some we know, and others we don’t. A heightened understanding of genetic causes has improved [read more...]

Spring Clean Your Way to a Clearer Mind 

Spring is coming and with that comes longer days, flowers in bloom and with it, an urge to spring clean. Dusting, vacuuming, and organizing can make your home feel fresh and new. By eliminating the clutter, you can improve your [read more...]

Heart Attack Symptoms for Women and Men

Heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women in the U.S. Heart attack is one possible result of heart disease. If you have a heart attack, the good news is that you have a greater chance of [read more...]