Health and Fitness
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Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health
May 09, 2024 11:05 pm - A growing number of public health experts say if you choose to drink alcohol, you should drink as little as possible.
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Nurses’ Week Concert honors staff at Central DuPage HospitalMay 08, 2024 10:36 pm - Nurses at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield took a special break on a sunny Wednesday as local cover band Vital Signs performed in the hospital courtyard during an ice cream social.
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SALUTE prepping for Memorial Day weekend two-mile walk/four-mile runMay 08, 2024 8:36 am - Registration is filling up for SALUTE INC.’s Memorial Day weekend Walk and Run on May 25 — a tradition 21 years in the making. But, this year, both the location and format will change.
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Inspyr Studios to host cycle class to promote Alzheimer’s Prevention DayMay 07, 2024 2:36 pm - Inspyr Studios is hosting a cycling class to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease prevention on the significant date of Wednesday, May 15, at the prime time of 5:30 p.m.
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Health & Wellness Fair to offer hands-on experiences May 18 in BloomingdaleMay 06, 2024 1:40 pm - The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Stratford Crossing Shopping Center and the Bloomingdale Park District, is hosting a Health & Wellness Fair on Sa...
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Why people without diabetes use glucose monitors to track their health
May 06, 2024 4:30 am - Continuous glucose monitoring has become a major health fad among those who don’t have diabetes but want to use the data to inform their lifestyle choices. Everyday factors like diet, exercise and stress affect your blood sugar levels.
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Grief & healing: Sentimentality and nostalgiaMay 05, 2024 1:41 pm - Grief brings on a great many sentimental feelings. It comes with nostalgia and the need for comfort.
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Kane County Health Department thanks public health nurses during National Nurses WeekMay 05, 2024 10:30 am - The Kane County Health Department kicks off National Nurses Week, a time to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions of nurses nationwide. National Nurses Week o...
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‘It’s been a game-changer’: 4-year-old with rare condition lets her eyes do the talkingMay 05, 2024 7:57 am - Mia Polacek may not be able to speak with her mouth, but the 4-year-old from Round Lake has a voice, thanks to technology that lets her eyes do the talking.
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Adult gap year: Breaking from routine with a mini sabbatical can be rejuvenating