Health and Fitness
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Change up basic exercise for added benefit and funDec 08, 2019 6:00 am - Keep your workouts fun, fresh and challenging by using a little creativity with three tried-and-true exercises that will never go out of style. The deadlift, pullup and ...
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There's a reason you turn down the radio to thinkDec 07, 2019 6:00 am - Q: My boyfriend laughs when I turn down the car stereo when I'm trying to find a new address, but I've seen his dad do the same thing when he's changing lanes on the fre...
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Grief: It's the holidays — who's cooking?Dec 07, 2019 5:00 am - Here we are in the midst of holiday season, the period between Thanksgiving and New Year is certainly the intensive “party, cooking and eating” time of the year. By the ...
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What you might not know about mononucleosisDec 07, 2019 5:00 am - With the school year underway, it's likely your child or teen will come down with a cold or other illness as they are exposed to more germs. Dr. Ben Katz, infectious dis...
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Tips to combat constant worry and anxiety
Dec 07, 2019 5:00 am - “Worry has consumed my life. I have worried about everything and everybody, and am always preparing for the possibility of things going wrong,” said Marla White, a 55-ye...
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Enjoy free Palatine Park District fitness center open houseDec 06, 2019 12:00 am - Palatine Park District will host a free open house at its fitness center from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 14. The center is located on the second floor of the park dis...
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A sea of Santas: Arlington Heights Rotary's Santa Run Saturday is its signature eventDec 05, 2019 11:05 am - What's red and white - and stretches more than a block in downtown Arlington Heights? The start of the annual Rotary Santa Run, that's what. This special holiday event i...
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Give the gift of good health this holiday seasonDec 05, 2019 5:30 am - Looking for some meaningful holiday gift-giving ideas? Instead of spending more than you should on the latest this or that, consider thoughtful gifts that help friends...
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Flu activity is rising, but there's still time to get your flu shot this seasonDec 04, 2019 10:00 pm - According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), last year's flu season was the longest lasting in 10 years. Already this year, doctors are reporting mo...
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Arlington Heights third-grader with Down syndrome featured in American Girl catalogDec 03, 2019 5:00 am - Third-grader Annie Osterhues of Arlington Heights loves to sing and dance around the house, but not to traditional children's music. This girl loves the soundtrack from ...