Health and Fitness
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How private patient advocates can work with doctorsSep 22, 2023 11:00 pm - In an ideal world, the doctor is also the patient advocate. Physicians inhabit a place of privilege in our society, and that brings with it responsibilities not only to ...
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Use of ashwagandha skyrockets in the U.S.Sep 22, 2023 11:00 pm - Q: I have noticed recent advertisements for ashwagandha, which is supposed to be useful for stress management. I am looking for guidance on this supplement, including wh...
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Doctor, patient urge checkups during Prostate Cancer Awareness MonthSep 22, 2023 5:00 am - A simple outpatient procedure changed Russ Nietert's life for the better. It's why - particularly during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - the Naperville resident and hi...
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Sauna-based hot workout studio HOTWORX opens in GurneeSep 21, 2023 1:00 am - A new 24/7 fitness studio from a fast-growing franchise offering guided hot workouts inside saunas is open at 6641 Grand Ave. in Gurnee. The first HOTWORX opened in Oxfo...
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Run for the Hills on SaturdaySep 21, 2023 1:00 am - Runners and walkers are invited to Run for the Hills at Moraine Hills State Park on Saturday, Sept. 23. The run/walk traverses rolling terrain through woodland and prair...
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Illinois Prairie Path marks 60 years since the start of rails-to-trails movementSep 19, 2023 6:00 am - Inspired? Speak up! Thanks to naturalist May Theilgaard Watts's vision, bikers and trail users are now reaping the benefits in Cook, DuPage and Kane counties. Her Septem...
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Lemons of Love Pink Lemonade 5K to help people with cancer, and honor one of their ownSep 19, 2023 6:00 am - Nikki Criel of Chicago loved the color purple. In fact, she would often be seen sporting purple hair and nails to match. Criel, one of the original committee members for...
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Fox Lake man marks 90th birthday — and donating over 20 gallons of blood in his lifetime
Sep 19, 2023 1:00 am - To Harold Walter, giving blood is kind of like a car tuneup. It's something he's been doing for the majority of his life, ever since someone donated a pint of blood in h...
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Bridging the gap: Sherman's bilingual advocate for the Elgin area communitySep 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Juan Rivero recalls leaving his home in Mexico City at age nine and immigrating to the United States with his parents and siblings. Like many immigrant children, Rivero ...
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Some major health providers waiting on updated COVID-19 vaccinesSep 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Although updated COVID-19 vaccines are available at multiple retail pharmacies, it could take a little while to get a shot at the doctor's office - depending on your pro...