Lifestyle Stories from February 16, 2020 (Change date)
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Why your 50s can be your most dangerous decade in terms of moneyFeb 16, 2020 5:15 am - Losing a job is almost always traumatic. In your 50s, job loss can be devastating - and devastatingly common. More than half the workers who entered their 50s with stabl...
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Each room needs a major attractionFeb 16, 2020 5:01 am - Ever enter a room and feel a bit disoriented? Chances are what is missing is a focal point. A quick glimpse into your rooms can reveal a lot. You don't know exactly what...
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How much screen time is too much for your kids?Feb 16, 2020 5:00 am - Suffering through another bitter Chicago winter may have your children climbing the walls. The easy solution? Park them in front of the tablet, smartphone or TV screen t...
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As you age, strength training can be vital in staying independentFeb 16, 2020 5:00 am - When an intruder broke into the Rochester, New York, home of 82-year-old Willie Murphy a few months ago, he was met with a big surprise. Murphy, a diminutive but powerli...
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A mom is skiing across Norway to raise PKU awarenessFeb 16, 2020 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — For 125 miles over snow and ice, a Washington, D.C., mother will cross-country ski across Norway later this month to raise money and awareness for her daugh...
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Homeowner worried about fragile roof tilesFeb 16, 2020 5:00 am - Q: My new home is being built, and the contractor recommends a tile roof. Tile roofing seems great as far as appearance, longevity and fire resistance, but I'm concerned...
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Signs you may have a thyroid problemFeb 16, 2020 5:00 am - The thyroid gland plays an essential role in the human body. According to the online health care publishing company Medicine.net, the thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland...
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Exercise your green thumb in winter with cut flowersFeb 16, 2020 5:00 am - To keep cut flowers fresh, place them in room-temperature water as soon as possible. Protect the cut flowers from exposure to freezing temperatures outside. With a sharp...
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Fox Lake Polar Plunge like a day at the beach for brave swimmersFeb 16, 2020 12:00 am - One year after it was frozen out by excessive cold, Fox Lake's Polar Plunge emerged from hibernation Sunday, with participants once again “freezing for a reason” in the ...
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Volunteers sought to adopt a road near Volo BogFeb 16, 2020 12:00 am - Adopt-a-Road volunteers are sought for Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Volunteers meet at 8:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month f...