Health and Fitness
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Talking to kids about difficult situations, tragedies and eventsJan 09, 2021 6:00 am - During times of crisis, children can have big feelings in response to the information they are seeing and hearing around them. Normalizing these feelings and assuring ch...
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Possessions are nice to have, but so is a letter from a loved oneJan 09, 2021 5:00 am - Possessions are nice to have, but some are more so than others. A place to live, food on the table, health care and other necessities of life are very important. All the...
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No candy, cake for kids under 2
Jan 09, 2021 5:00 am - Parents now have an extra reason to say no to candy, cake and ice cream for young children. The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, releas...
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Constable: Ex-Stevenson cheerleader, Otis Wilson's daughter comfortable in her athletic skinJan 09, 2021 12:00 am - An energetic toddler, Danyele Wilson seemed to be constantly running around and even doing flips at home until her mom, Melinee, found her an outlet. “My mom put me in g...
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How biking helped us in 2020 - and a look back at some key trail improvementsJan 07, 2021 5:00 am - As 2020 ends with a universal, "Let's never do that again!" a simple recognition emerged - biking was a physical, if not mental, lifesaver for many. When organized sport...
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Psychologist offers tips to help you, your kids cope with Capitol attacksJan 07, 2021 12:00 am - Images of rioters thundering up the U.S. Capitol steps, smashing windows and menacing police officers sparked shock, helplessness, anxiety and sorrow in many who watched...
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Six steps to a healthier 2021Jan 06, 2021 10:00 pm - As we embark on 2021, New Year's resolutions for wellness are more important than ever - and staying healthy is at the top of everyone's minds. Your oral health is close...
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School districts to roll out COVID-19 saliva screeningsJan 06, 2021 4:30 am - A growing number of suburban school districts are preparing to roll out a COVID-19 saliva screening program aimed at curbing the spread of the virus as students return t...
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Constable: Rocco Blasi was a man of many plans, until COVID-19 struckJan 05, 2021 4:30 am - Monday should have been a birthday celebration for retired college professor and author Rocco Blasi of Mount Prospect. As difficult as 2020 was in general, Blasi headed...
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Mane in Heaven offers gifts, virtual horse visits to ill childrenJan 04, 2021 5:00 am - The folks at Mane in Heaven Miniature Therapy Horses know the pandemic is a difficult time. But their commitment to helping people by bringing joy and peace through anim...