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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: Is your child’s digital device hurting their brain and overall health?
The answer is yes, according to a new study in the journal Sleep, which associates large amounts of screen time with higher rates of depression and insomnia in teenagers and young adults.
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: Cubs’ Willson Contreras surprises 11-year-old “best friend” with Down syndrome at school
Eleven-year-old Daniel Rodriquez, an Advocate Children’s Hospital patient with Down syndrome, was surprised by his BFF, Willson Contreras
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: Why do we have nightmares?
Nightmares are where some of your worst fears come to life.
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: Triple-negative breast cancer: What is it?
Most breast cancers are fueled by the estrogen, progesterone or human epidermal growth factor (HER2).
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: How do you cope with back-to-school jitters?
The first day of school — a celebratory, but panicky time, where reality sets in.
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: 8 ways to sleep better in the summer
8 ways to sleep better
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: How to have a more enjoyable and productive work day
A recent study involving call center employees found that short impromptu breaks, called micro-breaks, designed to relax or socialize for a bit, increased job outlook, energy and enthusiasm of the associates, which happened to also increase sales.
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: Suffer from back or neck pain? This may help
Do you suffer from chronic back or neck pain?
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: Is tonsillectomy the answer?
Frequent inflammation of the tonsils can create a wide range of problems in children.
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: Want to improve your memory? Check out these 6 tips
Can’t remember the name of your college roommate, the address of your childhood home or basic information from a class you took?
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: 4 foods to avoid and 4 to enjoy for healthy teeth
When you’re deciding what to eat, your waistline might come to mind, but do you ever think about your teeth?
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: Can yoga strengthen your lungs?
The wonders of yoga have long been shown to enhance mental, physical and spiritual wellness.
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: Knowing these breast cancer risk factors could save your life
Although breast cancer is a diagnosis with a good amount of awareness, many patients still may not know all the factors that may put them at risk – and how to decrease them.
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: Trouble waking up early? Your genes may be to blame
Whether it means waking at dawn or just hitting the hay in the wee hours of the morning, your genetically determined circadian rhythms might be to blame for your waking and sleeping habits.
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: How to navigate the current dairy-alternative craze
In a world where almonds, soy beans and coconuts are just as much associated with “dairy” products as cows, it’s hard to believe that the movement toward non-dairy alternatives only gained such popularity in the last three to five years.
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: Can you hug a baby too much?
If your newborn infant is getting lots of hugs, that’s a very good thing.
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: How does alcohol affect your sleep?
Lots of published research has linked sleep problems with alcohol, but some of the underlining factors are a mystery.
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE; The truth about frozen treats
Everyone loves frozen treats in summer, but if you’re watching your diet, you might be wondering about their impact on your health.
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE; Insect-borne infections are on the rise – here’s how to protect yourself
Sun’s out, bugs are out.
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ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE: Simple tips to keep your stress in check
A coffee spill, bad hair and a broken down car – the perfect recipe for a bad day.