Health and Fitness
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Looking for a challenge? Zip, swing, paddle and climb at these suburban adventure parksJun 04, 2021 6:00 am - After a year of being cooped up in the house, a lot us could use an adventure this summer. And adventure is just a short to medium (OK, maybe longish) drive away. But h...
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Is 60% fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the end good enough for Illinois?Jun 03, 2021 1:00 am - CVS is promising a Bermuda vacation, Cook County is rolling out Six Flags Great America tickets, and Illinois lawmakers recently permitted bars to give patrons free drin...
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DuPage Medical Group doctor: Shower yourself with love - tips to boost your mental healthJun 02, 2021 11:00 pm - A positive mindset starts with loving who you are. When was the last time you supported your emotional well-being? Fatigue, anxiety, frustration, mistreatment and poor d...
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Festivals June 4-10: Naperville Soulfest, Elgin's Going Dutch Fest and moreJun 02, 2021 6:00 am - This weekend Aurora First Fridays: 5-9 p.m. Friday, June 4, at various locations in Aurora. June's First Fridays events also celebrate Pride Month. Paramount School...
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Longtime Lake County leader launches new campaign - for a kidneyJun 02, 2021 5:22 am - Even before the pandemic pushed most of the country into grim isolation, longtime Lake County leader and public servant Bonnie Thomson Carter felt hidden and sheltered. ...
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Outdoor group exercise classes back at North Suburban YMCAJun 02, 2021 1:00 am - For a second year in a row, the North Suburban YMCA is offering a daily schedule of outdoor group exercise classes on its Techny Road campus. From Cycle to Yoga, Tabata ...
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How McHenry County Bicycle Club has stayed active for 40 yearsJun 01, 2021 6:00 am - I know what it takes for a marriage to flourish 40-plus years. What about a bike club? Organized in spring 1981, the McHenry County Bicycle Club celebrates its 40th anni...
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Don't pay that medical bill before carefully reviewing itMay 30, 2021 7:00 am - If you like horror stories, I recommend a series on National Public Radio, “Bill of the Month.” Listeners can send in a surprise medical bill, and NPR and Kaiser Health...
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Is the 'hygiene hypothesis' a real thing?May 30, 2021 7:00 am - Q: Our sister is a messy housekeeper. She calls it the "hygiene hypothesis," and says it's why her kids don't have asthma or allergies and don't catch colds often. Does ...
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Liz Weston: How to be a better long-distance caregiver
May 30, 2021 6:00 am - Long pandemic lockdowns forced many older adults to become comfortable with video calls to stay connected with family. That in turn means that long-distance caregivers h...