Health and Fitness
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Autumn's arrival reminds us of the cycle of lifeSep 09, 2023 6:00 am - We know fall is coming because the pretty mums have appeared in the garden stores and grocery stores. Also, my big mint gardens have gone to seed. I love the change of s...
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A broad genetic test could help millions of newbornsSep 08, 2023 11:00 pm - CINCINNATI — Brynn Schulte nearly died twice when she was a baby, at one point needing emergency surgery for massive bleeding in her brain. No one knew what was wrong un...
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Using app-based bilingual program may improve blood pressure controlSep 08, 2023 11:00 pm - A bilingual program that connected people and health care workers via an app and at-home monitoring showed the potential of such an effort to manage high blood pressure,...
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Conant students engage in lunchtime walkathon promoting mental healthSep 08, 2023 1:00 am - About 2,400 Conant High School students joined in “A Walk for Wellness” promoting mental health during Friday's lunch periods in the football stadium of the Hoffman Esta...
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Lake County organization brings attention to veterans in need with RuckUp23 marchSep 05, 2023 6:00 am - Lake County organization brings attention to veterans in need with RuckUp23 march
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Life Time Introduces Unprecedented Pre-Race Party for the 26th Annual Chicago Half Marathon & 5K Presented by HOKASep 04, 2023 11:00 pm - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, is thrilled to unveil the precursor to the renowned Chicago Half Marathon & 5k presented by HOKA. De...
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Save-A-Star Drug Awareness Foundation hosts 'Men's Cave' recovery meeting Sept 7Sep 04, 2023 11:00 pm - Save-A-Star Drug Awareness Foundation is sponsoring a "Men's Cave" recovery meeting for Thursday, Sept. 7, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 210 Skokie Valley Road, Suite B, west...
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Updates in time for World Alzheimer's MonthSep 03, 2023 7:00 am - “Never too early, never too late.” That's the theme for September's World Alzheimer's Month campaign, which is sponsored by Alzheimer's Disease International (www.alzint...
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More than a meal: Restaurant-based programs feed seniors' social lives
Sep 02, 2023 11:00 pm - GOFFSTOWN, N.H. - A group of friends and neighbors meets for a weekly meal, choosing from a special menu of nutritious foods paid for by social programs meant to keep ol...
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Water exercises good for people with Parkinson's diseaseSep 02, 2023 7:00 am - Q: A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She has been told that exercise - especially swimming - can be helpful. She isn't a strong swimmer a...