Health and Fitness
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Pregnancy during a pandemic: What women need to knowMar 25, 2020 5:00 am - Expecting a child during a once-in-a-generation crisis can take a pregnant woman's stress to another level. So the Daily Herald asked Dr. Melissa Simon, an ob-gyn at Nor...
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Naperville Park District hosts blood drives at downtown community centerMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - When the governor's executive order was issued last week to close businesses and organizations to help limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), many area blood drives...
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Charity in Action: St. Charles man's passion for sneakers has led to booming nonprofitMar 23, 2020 6:00 am - Cameron DeHaven of St. Charles hardly remembers a time when he didn't have bags of sneakers in his car. Sure, he is a self-described “sneaker head,” but over the last ye...
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'Families are in critical need': Ronald McDonald Houses seek gift cards during coronavirus upheavalMar 23, 2020 1:00 am - Away from home, Jenny Dias Da Costa finds comfort in this kitchen. There are small victories every time her son's appetite perks up, and he craves cheese pizza or peanut...
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2020 Fittest Loser contestants turn new healthy habits into a new way of lifeMar 22, 2020 7:32 am - As gym routines become solidified and second nature, Fittest Loser competitors turned their attention to the kitchen. Before mandated school closings amid coronavirus c...
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2020 Fittest Loser by the numbers - Week 4Mar 22, 2020 7:30 am - Jennifere Lux Starting weight: 211 Current weight: 193 Weekly weight loss: 3 Total weight loss: 18 Percent loss: 8.5% Van Dillenkoffer Starting ...
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2020 Fittest Loser writer says worries won't stop workoutsMar 22, 2020 7:29 am - It is time to soldier on. I know the Fittest Loser is a weight-loss contest, but to all of us participating, it is really an opportunity for us to be much healthier in...
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Pandemic forces 2020 Fittest Loser teams to switch gearsMar 22, 2020 7:24 am - With the spread of the coronavirus, Fittest Loser Team Challenge sponsors have taken the necessary precautions to protect participants and the public. Most activities ha...
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Amid COVID-19 concerns, prioritize a healthy immune systemMar 22, 2020 7:00 am - With the COVID-19 virus on everyone's mind, it makes sense to support healthy immune function. There are plenty of things we can all do in addition to washing our hands ...
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Remind children that doctors are learning all they can about coronavirusMar 22, 2020 6:00 am - The outbreak of a new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has generated a lot news coverage, which can be overwhelming for parents and frightening to kids. Families can pro...