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Georgia healthcare workers note rise of behavioral addictions in young students

Your Health

Latest fitness study finds biweekly exercise helps maintain heart health

Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital found people who worked out for about 150 minutes twice a week reduced their risk of over 200 health conditions.
Moments of Zen

Moments of Zen: Winter in Houston and beyond

Relax and enjoy winter scenes in the Moment of Zen on KHOU 11+
Wellness

Community-acquired pneumonia spreads in everyday settings, like home, work and school

Bacteria, viruses, or fungi are typical causes, spreading through coughing or sneezing.
Your Health

Rising consumption of popular energy drinks also raises risks of heart attack

While brands like Redbull, Rockstar and Monster catch the eye of consumers -- the contents inside the can have been proven to raise the risk of having a stroke.
Family

Giving picky eaters a taste of something great one meal at a time

It can be hard for some kids to introduce new foods into their diets, but with a little patience and culinary creativity, some kids pick up a taste for new foods.
Elections

Tips on dealing with election-related stress

News 8 spoke with Dr. Jacob Priest from the University of Iowa, who shared some ways people can unwind when the election is getting overwhelming or stressful.
Community

Rock Island Public Library adding new 'Comfort Carts' for mental health

The carts carry items like snacks, personal care supplies and mental health resource cards.
Wellness

Safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs with Rock Island County coalition

The C.A.U.S.E. helps you responsibly toss medications that are no longer needed.
Your Health

Fitness study highlights hidden benefits of yoga for flexibility

A new study from Scandinavia shows people who incorporate yoga into their fitness routine are less likely to experience high blood pressure and chronic stiffness.
Community

Quad Citizens gather in Moline to learn lifesaving skills

Under the Helmet Riders Foundation offers free live-saving practices seminar to better community.
Health

The importance of treating body and mind: How integrative medicine is helping patients

Thursday is World Mental Health Day, and October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month.

'Wicked' makes its way to movie screens in the Quad Cities

New carpentry training facility opens in East Moline

Dry skies continue through the weekend

Amtrak train impaled through windshield by downed tree during bomb cyclone

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Georgia healthcare workers note rise of behavioral addictions in young students

Latest fitness study finds biweekly exercise helps maintain heart health

Moments of Zen: Winter in Houston and beyond

Community-acquired pneumonia spreads in everyday settings, like home, work and school

Rising consumption of popular energy drinks also raises risks of heart attack

Giving picky eaters a taste of something great one meal at a time

Tips on dealing with election-related stress

Rock Island Public Library adding new 'Comfort Carts' for mental health

Safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs with Rock Island County coalition

Fitness study highlights hidden benefits of yoga for flexibility

Quad Citizens gather in Moline to learn lifesaving skills

The importance of treating body and mind: How integrative medicine is helping patients

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