Health and Fitness
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A midafternoon nap is one of life's great pleasuresDec 27, 2020 6:00 am - Q: My Type A husband, who naturally falls asleep for about 25 minutes on weekend afternoons, complains that he's wasting time when he does so. How do I explain to him th...
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30 sleep habits from around the worldDec 26, 2020 6:00 am - Editor's note: This story is reprinted with permission from the Sunday Citizen, a marketer of comfort in bedding and loungewear, in partnership with Stacker Media. By Jo...
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Dental care: Safe and essential for our public healthDec 26, 2020 6:00 am - The patients calling into our dental offices are understandably nervous. They ask important questions: What will my visit be like during COVID-19? Will I be safe? Fortun...
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Why dad's diabetes causes pain in his feetDec 26, 2020 6:00 am - Q: My dad is 65 years old and has Type 2 diabetes. He recently developed pain in his feet, which his doctor says is peripheral neuropathy. What is that, and what treatme...
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Vow to be more cautious and safe in the new yearDec 26, 2020 5:00 am - I always carry a rake or stick in my hand when I go outside in the yard or driveway, in all seasons. Usually I also have a whistle with me. The reason is that, as many s...
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Parking lot Santa visit brings cheer to UPS for DownS familiesDec 24, 2020 5:00 am - Young Lilliani Padilla, 10, of Wadsworth rode in the car with her mother and sisters for more than hour before they arrived in Schaumburg. But the prize was worth the wa...
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Naperville North to host blood drive Dec. 27Dec 24, 2020 12:00 am - To help with the ongoing need for blood donations during the coronavirus pandemic, the Naperville Park District is hosting donation opportunities at its Alfred Rubin Riv...
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Can the vaccine give me COVID-19? Which vaccine should I take? We answer your questions.Dec 23, 2020 4:00 am - More than 63,000 people outside Chicago have received the first doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine a week into the state's immunization effort. As Moderna adds to the su...
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Jump start your New Year's ResolutionsDec 23, 2020 12:00 am - There's a unique opportunity to start on New Year's resolutions before the new year. The deadline is Dec. 31 to become a charter member of the new Techny Park Activity C...
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Sign up for College of DuPage's new Mindfulness CourseDec 21, 2020 10:00 pm - This spring, College of DuPage is offering a four-week virtual mindfulness course for students as a way to learn various techniques to reduce stress and anxiety during t...