Health and Fitness
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Stay home, save Grandma: Congressmen say social distancing is crucial even for familiesMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - Scientist and U.S. Rep. Bill Foster referred Monday to a hashtag trending on social media that he said explains the purpose of social distancing in light of the coronavi...
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Access to our coverage of coronavirus outbreakMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - As a public service, the Daily Herald is temporarily removing the paywall from most stories related to the coronavirus outbreak to ensure that we keep the community info...
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Dentists, eye doctors postpone appointments due to COVID-19Mar 16, 2020 1:00 am - Dentists in Illinois have been recommended to do only emergency procedures until March 31, while ophthalmologists and optometrists are delaying some appointments and tak...
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Constable: Coronavirus rekindles memories of past fears, unknowns we have overcomeMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - This Coronavirus Era is going to be remembered for the rest of our lives. All major sporting events abruptly coming to a halt. Schools closed and colleges sending studen...
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2020 Fittest Loser by the numbers - Week 3Mar 15, 2020 7:30 am - Jennifere Lux Starting weight: 211 Current weight: 196 Weekly weight loss: 4 Total weight loss: 15 Percent loss: 7.1% Van Dillenkoffer Starting ...
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2020 Fittest Loser Team Challenge: From Zumba to the 'Bikini Circuit,' find an exercise that appeals to youMar 15, 2020 7:30 am - In the past century, exercise has evolved tremendously and a wide variety of exercises are available to fit anyone's level or lifestyle. The exercise most mentioned as ...
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2020 Fittest Loser contestants break down their weekly sweat sessionsMar 15, 2020 7:30 am - Several weeks into the Fittest Loser Challenge, contestants are taking their daily gym sessions in stride. Competitors head to Push Fitness every Saturday morning for "b...
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A kind word is the best motivation, says 2020 Fittest Loser writerMar 15, 2020 7:30 am - The outside noises. Birds chirping. People walking by the house talking. Motorcycles roaring down the busy streets. They are always a sweet, telling sound of spring's a...
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Members of the sandwich generation must avoid burnoutMar 15, 2020 7:00 am - Q: I'm worried about my best friend. She seems overwhelmed taking care of her elderly parents as well as her own family, but she won't admit it. How do I know if she's i...
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Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts MondayMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — A clinical trial evaluating a vaccine designed to protect against the new coronavirus will begin Monday, according to a government official. The first parti...