Health and Fitness
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Son's diagnosis prompts Batavia family to raise awareness about juvenile osteoporosisFeb 28, 2020 5:00 am - For many parents, watching a child play sports from the sidelines or the bleachers is the norm. Parents are there to cheer in victory, console in defeat. Can you imagine...
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New residential facility to help people with eating disorders coming to WinfieldFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - Adults suffering from eating disorders can seek treatment at a new residential facility set to open Monday in Winfield. Monte Nido Chicago will offer treatment stay...
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Schaumburg Township hosts session on stroke education March 4Feb 28, 2020 12:00 am - Schaumburg Township will host a Coffee and Conversation session on "Stroke Education" with Northwest Community Healthcare Community Nurse Janet Stachula from 9:30 to 10:...
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Personal accounts: How coronavirus affected local travelers in ItalyFeb 27, 2020 12:00 am - The coronavirus disease caused changes from small to major for Daily Herald staffers and their family members visiting Italy, where there have been 300 cases and 12 deat...
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What the state is doing about coronavirusFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois state health department says it is taking proactive steps against the spread of novel coronavirus as federal authorities warn that a spread of...
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Kane County Health Department offers COVID-19 advice for businessesFeb 25, 2020 10:00 pm - The Kane County Health Department is actively monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued inter...
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A 62-year-old Naperville man planked for more than 8 hours to break a Guinness world record
Feb 25, 2020 12:00 am - Only George Hood's forearms and toes were touching the platform, as he held the rest of his body in midair: an exercise, known as planking, for his core but also for his...
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DuPage Health Department to offer free dental screenings on Give Kids A Smile Day Feb. 28Feb 24, 2020 10:00 pm - The DuPage County Health Department is joining the American Dental Association to observe the annual Give Kids A Smile Day on Friday, Feb. 28. Free dental screenings wil...
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2020 Fittest Loser contestants hope to inspire othersFeb 24, 2020 5:00 am - The newest Fittest Loser contestants are role models within their families and communities. Now, they will serve as role models for anyone looking to challenge themselve...
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My Child's Life Matters helps those dealing with opioid addictionsFeb 24, 2020 5:00 am - Kathy and Robb Zander lost their son, John Allen, to fentanyl poisoning almost three years ago - four days before his 23rd birthday. They are not alone in their grief. ...