Health and Fitness
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Cryolipolysis is the process of freezing fatApr 10, 2022 7:00 am - Q: I've been hearing a lot about a procedure that freezes fat, but I don't fully understand what exactly it is or what it's supposed to accomplish. Is it to lose weight?...
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Three surprising types of behavioral therapy for childrenApr 09, 2022 7:00 am - What do you picture when you hear the word "therapy?" If you've never experienced behavioral therapy for yourself or your family, your ideas might center on what you've ...
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The bereaved often feel pressure to act 'happy,' or 'normal'Apr 09, 2022 6:00 am - Did you know there is a World Happiness Index? Well, there is. I didn't know until I read a recent article on the topic (Scientific Reports, Feb. 2022). This index is or...
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What our wastewater can tell us about COVID-19 ratesApr 09, 2022 1:00 am - Each week, gallons of wastewater sewage arrive in Rachel Poretsky's lab at the University of Illinois-Chicago. It's not part of some long-running collegiate prank; it's ...
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We still have the pandemic to deal with — and COVID-19 fatigueApr 09, 2022 1:00 am - Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, there have been a series of mutations from the original strain — delta, omicron, and now BA.2. But one constant that's f...
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Tired of COVID-19 fatigue? Don't forget the pandemic isn't over, experts sayApr 08, 2022 1:00 am - Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, there have been a series of mutations from the original alpha strain - delta, omicron, and now BA.2. But one constant th...
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Northbrook Police join Cook County Sheriff in promising programApr 07, 2022 1:00 am - In essence, there is now a social worker in every police squad car in Northbrook. A new partnership with the Cook County Sheriff's Office Treatment Response Team bolster...
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Versiti Blood Center of Illinois gets $25,000 Community Impact Grant from New York LifeApr 06, 2022 11:00 pm - Versiti Blood Center of Illinois has been awarded a $25,000 Community Impact Grant from New York Life. The grant will support the organization's focus on engaging with f...
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'Inability to react': Elmhurst father, daughter recount surviving lightning strike at Florida ballgameApr 06, 2022 5:00 am - John Moberg and his daughter, Ashley, are die-hard New York Yankees fans. The Elmhurst residents have traveled around the nation watching their beloved team play, and th...
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New COVID-19 cases top 2,000 for first time since FebruaryApr 06, 2022 1:00 am - New cases of COVID-19 surpassed 2,000 Wednesday for the first time since Feb. 26, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported. New infections totaled 2,194, and ni...