Health and Fitness
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Illinois reports no COVID-19 deaths for first time in 475 days, but positivity rate ticks upJul 06, 2021 1:00 am - While it might be worthy of an asterisk, Illinois health officials reported no COVID-19 deaths Monday, the first time that's happened since March 16, 2020. That amounts ...
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Tips for summer safety as outdoor fun returnsJul 04, 2021 7:00 am - Summer is here and we've got a bit more freedom to enjoy it this year. For many kids, it's time to get outside and enjoy summer break. But with the joys of summer come t...
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Rare erythromelalgia causes burning in extremitiesJul 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Q: Could you please address erythromelalgia? I'm told I have this condition, and from everything I've read, the prognosis isn't very uplifting. I've had mild symptoms fo...
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New research suggests evening may be best time to exerciseJul 03, 2021 7:00 am - Q: I always heard the best time to exercise is the morning because it gets your metabolism going. I don't like working out so early, though. What about that new study th...
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Anxiety dreams common for the bereaved, but fortunately not realJul 03, 2021 7:00 am - I had a really weird dream recently. I was in a huge mansion hosting some event with lots of people but the caterers were amateurs - they had not brought enough food. An...
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Healthy diets should include trace amounts of iodineJul 03, 2021 7:00 am - Q: I like trying the different kinds of salt that are available these days, but my grandmother says that unless you use iodized salt, you don't get enough iodine in your...
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How many prescriptions are too many?Jul 03, 2021 7:00 am - There's no question that many medications - like those that reduce blood pressure or cholesterol - have saved lives and kept people healthier longer. But can you have ...
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Smith Physical Therapy + Running to host two races this summer in Crystal LakeJun 30, 2021 11:00 pm - After a year of uncertainty, delays, and cancellations, two iconic, local races are back - the Crystal Lake Aquathon on Sunday, Aug. 1, and the Crystal Lake Half Maratho...
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Healthy West Chicago 5K Fun Run scheduled for Aug. 21Jun 29, 2021 11:00 pm - Studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shown that regular physical activity can benefit health in numerous ways. Health benefits from ...
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Two foundations create $4 million grant program to improve children's oral health careJun 29, 2021 11:00 pm - Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation and the Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation recently announced creation of a $4 million COVID-19 Utilization: Decreasing Oral H...