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This is Why You Need to Worry About Lung Cancer (Even If You’ve Never Smoked)

Deerfield resident and mother of four children Jill Feldman has a long and painful family history of lung cancer — two of her grandparents, her parents, and her aunt all died from the disease. After all of this tragedy, Feldman began to get involved in the LUNGevity Foundation, which was founded by seven Chicago-area lung […]

by Jennifer Speaker

July 6, 2017

The Right Way to Talk to Kids About Smoking

Nearly nine out of 10 adult smokers started before age 18. Their lifelong health will be impacted by a poor decision made as a child. How can parents help kids steer clear of smoking? Don’t preach or give a speech. Have honest, ongoing conversations about the dangers of tobacco and e-cigarettes. An estimated 4.6 million middle […]

by Cortney Fries

October 1, 2015