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Sometimes, when life gets hectic, people skip lunch. Or breakfast. Busy days can make it easy to unintentionally skip a meal or two. But deliberately skipping meals is also part of a growing trend…

Thomas Subaric, 63, of Palatine, struggled with his weight for years despite trying everything. “I tried all the gimmicky diets,” he said. “I tried no carbs, starvation diets, intermittent fasting —…

Everyone is looking for a quick fix for weight loss. And with about 70 percent of adults in the U.S. struggling with being overweight or obese, there has been a high demand for medical solutions. A…

The holiday season is in full swing. As we reach the end of each year, we often hear about or ponder making New Year’s resolutions. Make your health a priority this year by resolving to make a few…

Healthy looks different on everyone. While everyone’s physical health is uniquely theirs, there are some conditions that can throw health off balance. Obesity is one of those conditions. It can…

Not many people can point to the precise day their life changed. But Theresa Luddenwold will never forget the impact of June 17, 2021, the day her oldest brother passed away from stage 4 esophageal…

Maintaining a healthy weight is often easier said than done. If you’re in the habit of eating healthy and get regular exercise, you’ve won half the battle. But there are so many temptations — like…

You’ve likely come across the word “superfoods.” But what does it really mean and how do these foods affect your health? Superfoods contain high levels of nutrients and can help fight disease, prolong…