Health and Fitness
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How to convince Mom or Dad it's time to moveNov 14, 2021 6:00 am - All of us get there sooner or later. Our parents start failing, whether physically or cognitively, and we need to find a safer way and place for them to live. It is daun...
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Turn Thanksgiving family time into playtimeNov 14, 2021 6:00 am - When was the last time you played? Just for fun. If you can't remember, maybe use the Thanksgiving holiday to inject a little play into the proceedings. Most of us these...
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Junk food cravings tied to hormones, circadian cycleNov 13, 2021 10:00 pm - Q: Is there some reason I crave junk food when I'm really tired? I'm working double shifts, and if I don't sleep enough, all I want is doughnuts and pizza. My husband sa...
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New approaches for the upcoming holidaysNov 13, 2021 6:00 am - Most families have holiday traditions, or habits. Such as, where the holiday dinner is held, who cooks what, what dishes are served, what time of day, who is invited or ...
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Instructors, clubs and courses offer programs to train you to bike safelyNov 12, 2021 5:00 am - No matter what, “play it safe” is wise advice. For biking, plenty of safety training exists, much of it free, either instructor-led, virtual, online resources or, my fav...
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Neighbors in the news: New Libertyville hospital names Jennifer Weiss as CEONov 12, 2021 5:00 am - • Jennifer Weiss, a licensed physical therapist with 15 years of leadership experience, was named CEO of the future Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Libertyv...
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With cases up, are we entering another COVID-19 wave?Nov 12, 2021 12:00 am - With new cases of COVID-19 jumping by 30% in a week statewide, health experts on Friday urged both the vaccine-hesitant and parents of children ages 5 to 11 to schedule ...
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Give the gift of life at Roselle Lions' blood drive Nov. 17Nov 10, 2021 10:00 pm - The Roselle Lions Club will be hosting its third blood drive of the year on Wednesday, Nov. 17, from noon until 5 p.m. The event will be held at the Roselle American Leg...
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Caring in Action: Ecker Center's 'One Magical Evening' hopes to conjure up a good time and raise moneyNov 10, 2021 5:00 am - Psychiatric and mental health services. Substance use and gambling disorder services. Psychosocial rehabilitation groups. HIV/STI testing and prevention. Overdose preven...
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New COVID-19 cases shoot up by 2,799 in a dayNov 10, 2021 12:00 am - Public health officials are 'watching the situation closely'