Entertainment Stories from March 19, 2012 (Change date)
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Readers cheer on Fittest Loser contestantsMar 19, 2012 6:00 am - Keep “burning more than you earn” on a daily basis. I’m sure it was hard to get started and you probably didn’t see results right away, but they’re there. What your trai...
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Bird flu, pig flu, now bat flu? Human risk unclearMar 19, 2012 6:00 am - The surprising discovery of genetic fragments of a flu virus is the first well-documented report of it in the winged mammals. So far, scientists haven’t been able to gro...
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Daughter can stay healthy while on a dietMar 19, 2012 6:00 am - Q. My 15-year-old daughter wants to go on a diet. How can I make sure she stays healthy while losing weight? A. My first question is whether your daughter really needs t...
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Status report for our Fittest Loser contestantsMar 19, 2012 6:00 am - In order of place Michael White, 25, of West Dundee Starting weight: 320 Current weight: 277 Weight lost this week: 8 pounds Total weight loss: 43 pounds, 13.4 perc...
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A patient-pleasing doctor may not be the bestMar 19, 2012 6:00 am - Patient-pleasing doctors may not be so good for your health. That’s the conclusion of researchers at the University of California, Davis, after reviewing satisfaction r...
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Ceramics taking centerstage in home decorMar 19, 2012 6:00 am - Ceramics are always a great supporting player on the home décor stage, but this season they're grabbing more of the spotlight. Today's ceramists are exploring creative t...
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Health and wellness seminarsMar 19, 2012 6:00 am - The Fittest Losers spend just a few hours a week with their personal trainers. The rest of the time they’re responsible for exercising on their own. Deer Park Town Cente...
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Keeping those Oreos as memories making a differenceMar 19, 2012 6:00 am - You just don't realize the willpower you're called upon to exercise when you're trying to reboot your life until Oreo celebrates its 100th birthday. Seriously. Here I am...
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Your health: Keeping track of medsMar 19, 2012 6:00 am - Storing medications Parents and pet owners should always put a little extra thought into how prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs are stored and disposed of. Accordi...
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Quick exercise circuit with weights, sandbagMar 19, 2012 6:00 am - This month's workout is a circuit of five exercises performed straight through with minimal rest. The first round consists of 10 reps per exercise, the second round cons...