Health and Fitness
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Northwestern Medicine to host six National Prescription Drug Take Back Day sitesOct 19, 2021 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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Park Ridge man with lymphoma seeks a blood stem cell donorOct 19, 2021 11:00 pm - As a dedicated husband and father of two young children, 41-year-old Jason Steffen says there isn't anything he wouldn't do for his family - including fight cancer. He ...
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RAM's free medical, dental and vision clinic coming to Elgin Nov. 13-14Oct 19, 2021 11:00 pm - Remote Area Medical, a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision and medical care to underserved and uninsured individuals, will...
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After Hours: Beyond Measure FitnessOct 19, 2021 1:00 am - The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon cutting for Beyond Measure Fitness, 600 Industrial Drive, #404, Naperville. The ceremony was facilitated with...
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COVID-19 has killed 1 of every 500 Illinois residentsOct 18, 2021 1:00 am - COVID-19 has now killed one in every 500 of Illinois' 12.7 million residents. The state surpassed that grim milestone recently as deaths from the virus now stand at 25,4...
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Insulin resistance can be helped with diet, exerciseOct 17, 2021 7:00 am - Q: My yearly physical showed I have insulin resistance. I'm not sure I understand what that means. My doctor says I should stop eating sugar, and that I need to exercise...
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12 things you may not know about Medicare AdvantageOct 17, 2021 7:00 am - Your annual opportunity to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan or switch plans is coming up fast. The window opened on Oct. 15 and is only open for about seven weeks, un...
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What's the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear?
Oct 16, 2021 11:00 pm - What's the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear? It depends on your situation, but health officials say it should cover your nose and mouth, and fit snugly so...
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A guide to understanding opioid safety and disposalOct 16, 2021 7:00 am - Educating individuals about the importance of opioid safety and disposal can prevent opioid misuse and abuse — and with this month being National Substance Abuse Prevent...
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Regional expressions we learned as children can be soothingOct 16, 2021 6:00 am - By Susan Anderson-Khleif Daily Herald Correspondent Because I'm one of many who cope with long-term grief, I am always looking for ideas on how to manage it and feel bet...