Health and Fitness
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Sensory processing disorder is not yet a recognized diagnosisNov 13, 2022 6:00 am - Q: Can you please discuss sensory processing disorder? Our 17-year-old daughter has it, but help is sketchy. What kind of professional is best to deal with this disorder...
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5 mistakes you're making with Medicare open enrollment
Nov 13, 2022 5:00 am - Millions of retirees are in the thick of Medicare open enrollment, which runs through Dec. 7, but many find the process challenging. Here are some common Medicare open e...
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'Fall tulips' from Baheej continue to grow smilesNov 12, 2022 6:00 am - Have you ever seen “fall tulips?” Well, I have six stands of them in my front gardens. So special. They were especially pretty this year. They bloom in late September un...
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Mindfulness worked as well for anxiety as drug in studyNov 12, 2022 5:00 am - Mindfulness meditation appears to work as well as a standard drug to treat anxiety. That's according to the first head-to-head comparison of the two options. The study t...
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How to keep kids safe during flu seasonNov 11, 2022 10:00 pm - As temperatures start to drop, Illinois families know they're about to face a familiar season full of sneezes and coughs, with peak flu season occurring between December...
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Illinois hospitals averaging 1,100-plus COVID patients daily this weekNov 11, 2022 12:00 am - Illinois hospitals treated an average of 1,108 COVID-19 patients each day over the past week, according to records from the Illinois Department of Public Health. That's ...
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Community members come out for annual Bike the Ridge ride in EvanstonNov 10, 2022 5:00 am - While Mother Nature dazzled us with her fall palette, Chicago area biking boasted its own collage of recent activity with community rides, trail development and an e-bik...
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Survey: Trails, nature areas high on Schaumburg Park District residents' wish listNov 09, 2022 10:00 pm - More than nine out of 10 Schaumburg Park District households rate their local parks as excellent or good, according to the results of a recent independent survey. That's...
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John Robert Wiltgen Defies Odds in Battle with Type 1 DiabetesNov 07, 2022 10:00 pm - According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) diabetes causes more deaths each year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Roughly 500,000,000 people worldwide are...
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Inspyr Studio celebrates 5th anniversary and open house Nov. 12Nov 06, 2022 10:00 pm - The public is invited to celebrate Inspyr Studio's 5th anniversary as a Boutique Fitness Company at an open house party from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the studio...