Health and Fitness
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Wheeling hosting vaccination clinic Sept. 30Sep 21, 2021 1:00 am - Wheeling officials will host a vaccination clinic from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at village hall, 2 Community Blvd. Shots for influenza, pneumonia, shingles,...
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Arlington Heights parish to hold its first Run/Walk for the Poor SaturdaySep 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Our Lady of the Wayside Parish in Arlington Heights will hold its first St. Vincent de Paul 5K Fun Run/Walk for the Poor Saturday, Sept. 25. All runners and walkers are ...
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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Sep 20, 2021 1:00 am - Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon - a key step toward beginning va...
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Cure or quackery? How to tell the differenceSep 19, 2021 7:00 am - A clinic in Berlin claims to improve failing vision with electrical pulses that stimulate retinal cells. A neighbor tells you to take ivermectin to avoid getting COVID-1...
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Healthy habits can become part of your daily routineSep 19, 2021 7:00 am - A person's habits can have a strong impact on his or her overall health. Unhealthy habits like smoking and living a sedentary lifestyle can increase a person's risk for ...
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Older adults should be sure to get enough waterSep 19, 2021 6:00 am - Q: I recently fainted in my kitchen and later learned it was because I was dehydrated, something I knew nothing about. I'm well into my 80s and in good health, but I nev...
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In retirement, there's no clear finish lineSep 19, 2021 6:00 am - Financial and estate planning can get you there comfortably
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Fecal transplants used to treat C. diff colitisSep 18, 2021 12:00 pm - Q: I'm not sure you'll take this question because of the subject matter, but it seems pretty important. Our dad had a fecal transplant as a last-ditch treatment for C. d...
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Concussion prevention and recognition in little onesSep 18, 2021 6:00 am - Toddlers often hit their heads. In many ways, they are quite resilient and quick to bounce back from minor bumps and bruises; however, some head injuries are more serio...
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Minnesota hot dish nostalgia provides some comfortSep 18, 2021 6:00 am - Many know I like to cook, and experiment. And I think when bereaved it is especially good to indulge in a little nostalgia. An old recipe “comfort food” is not necessari...