Health and Fitness
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Northwestern Medicine joins in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 29Oct 20, 2022 11:00 pm - Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose. Northwestern Medicine will particip...
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'A horse makes you live in the now': How BraveHearts helps veterans and others heal through equine servicesOct 20, 2022 6:00 am - If someone says you have horse sense, it means you have the ability to make good decisions - common sense, so to speak. But at BraveHearts, a healing horsemanship progra...
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13 miles of single-track trails open for mountain biking, running in Hoffman EstatesOct 19, 2022 1:00 am - Mountain bikers and trail runners now have more than 13 miles of additional single-track trails to explore in the suburbs after a new path was opened to the public Wedne...
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Good News Sunday: Cooper Roberts, 8, returns to school for first time since Highland Park shootingOct 16, 2022 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: With a mix of joy and heartbreak, 8-year...
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Telemedicine was made easy during COVID-19. Not any moreOct 16, 2022 7:00 am - Telemedicine exploded in popularity after COVID-19 hit, but limits are returning for care delivered across state lines. That complicates follow-up treatments for some ca...
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What to know about broken bones in childrenOct 16, 2022 7:00 am - Breaking a bone is a scary experience for anyone. It can be especially frightening for children and their caregivers. As kids are back at school and ready to hit the pla...
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GERD is more than just heartburnOct 16, 2022 7:00 am - Q: I'm a 44-year-old man, and I'm a bit overweight. I've been having trouble with what I thought was heartburn, but my doctor says it's actually something called GERD. H...
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Are you suffering from 'vaccine fatigue?'Oct 15, 2022 7:00 am - Are you tired of getting shots? I am. And yet we still need immunizations, especially as winter approaches. Vaccines not only save lives, but also protect us from seriou...
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Less than 8% of suburban residents have received new COVID-19 boosterOct 14, 2022 1:00 am - Less than 8% of the suburban population has received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine booster that specifically targets the omicron variant and its many highly contagious ...
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Turning Type 1 into Type None: JDRF's One Walk at COD raises money for diabetes researchOct 12, 2022 6:00 am - JDRF scientists are working every day to make sure people with Type 1 diabetes live healthy, happy lives. The least common of the two types of diabetes - according to cd...