Health and Fitness
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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Lake CountyJun 18, 2020 1:00 am - A mosquito batch sampled June 4, in Hawthorn Woods has tested positive for West Nile virus, and marks the first confirmed virus presence in the county this year, Lake Co...
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Third annual Regional Sticker Shock asks adults to help prevent underage drinkingJun 17, 2020 11:00 pm - On Friday, June 19, DuPage County high school students along with neighboring communities outside DuPage, will send a strong message that preventing underage drinking is...
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VNA mobile clinic stops in West ChicagoJun 16, 2020 11:00 pm - The City of West Chicago has received information about a VNA Mobile Clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Church, 155 N. Prince C...
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Discover your antibody test status with Red Cross blood donationJun 16, 2020 11:00 pm - For a limited time, the American Red Cross will test all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies as an additional health service to donors. This tes...
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Fox Valley Hands of Hope needs help to provide grief counselingJun 16, 2020 6:00 am - The COVID-19 crisis has affected Fox Valley Hands of Hope's ability to fundraise and to provide services to those who are experiencing grief, loss or life-threatening il...
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Women less likely to be given statinsJun 15, 2020 6:00 am - Women are 10% less likely than men to be prescribed cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, which can lower the risk for heart attack and stroke and are among the most widely...
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How a Naperville man is improving online help for those in recoveryJun 15, 2020 5:30 am - A Naperville designer who has been supported by the addiction recovery community for the past decade is creating an online platform to help recovery groups better adjust...
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St. Charles Park District offers outdoor fitness classesJun 14, 2020 11:00 pm - Discover the physical and mental benefits of fitness whether you're working out at home or in a small setting outside in the fresh air. A Virtual Family Yoga series, ava...
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How to stand your ground on social distancing, without alienating family and friendsJun 14, 2020 11:00 pm - As the pandemic presses on and restrictions ease, I've been conflicted about what social events to attend, if any. Denying my parents opportunities to see my son, let al...
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It's the soap, not water temperature, that kills virusesJun 14, 2020 7:00 am - Hello, dear readers, and thank you for joining us for the continuation of our monthly letters column. We received so many questions related to the coronavirus and COVID-...