Health and Fitness
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Students soar with high-flying aerial workoutNov 25, 2013 5:00 am - The students are lying snug in their black hammocks, swaying slightly as the aerial yoga class winds down in Buffalo Grove. Bulging a bit at the bottom with a person i...
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Keep prescription drugs out of reachNov 25, 2013 4:00 am - My name is Shailly Brahmakshatriya, and I’m a senior at James B. Conant High School. I am responding to the Daily Herald editorial, “Be vigilant in storing, guarding pre...
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Too much of too little: Eating with food stampsNov 24, 2013 5:00 am - MCALLEN, Texas — They were already running late for a doctor’s appointment, but first the Salas family hurried into their kitchen for another breakfast paid for by the f...
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Why pros recover before you doNov 24, 2013 5:00 am - It’s a mystery: When we twist our ankle playing tennis, it can take weeks to heal, but when a pro athlete does it, he often misses barely a beat. Take an NBA game last s...
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Be aware of changes that affect your drivingNov 23, 2013 11:49 pm - No senior citizen wants to relinquish the keys to his or her car. But driving in Chicago’s crowded environment can pose a real challenge to those faced with eyesight pro...
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Teamwork is a big part of senior transitionsNov 23, 2013 11:44 pm - Making sure your house or apartment is a “home,” not an obstacle course, is a mission that rehabilitation therapists take very seriously when dealing with seniors. When ...
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Doctors look to better coordinate careNov 23, 2013 11:35 pm - Taking care of yourself physically, mentally and socially as you age can sometimes seem like a full-time job. Depending upon your personal circumstances, you need to see...
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Unlearning bad habits with the Alexander TechniqueNov 23, 2013 5:00 am - Marian Goldberg grasps my head gently but firmly, her hands along my jawbones. Ever so slowly, almost imperceptibly, she helps me rise from a chair in her home office un...
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More senior skiers are hitting the slopesNov 23, 2013 5:00 am - STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — If you’ve walked into a ski lodge the past few years, likely as not you’ve seen tables filled with gray-haired skiers wearing sweaters so old ...
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Physical limitations can lead to dangerous drivingNov 22, 2013 11:00 pm - If you have started to notice an aging loved one is exhibiting some of the following warning signs, it may be time to initiate a conversation with them about the need to...