Health and Fitness
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New program helps patients walk farther without painNov 09, 2019 5:00 am - Patients who suffer from Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD, are moving — quite literally — through their pain to walk farther thanks to a new program called Supervised E...
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Grief: Lessons, advice from funny mother always at the readyNov 09, 2019 5:00 am - It's a good idea to draw on positive role models from childhood for strength when dealing with grief. Personally I often think of my funny mother. Not funny “ha ha” but ...
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How The Fox and The Turkey races in Batavia benefit the communityNov 08, 2019 5:00 am - Many runners gravitate to competitive local events in which they can have finish times electronically certified before they move on to the next event. But they also keep...
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New Naperville run combines mental health cause with teen's memoryNov 06, 2019 4:30 am - Editor's Note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Jeremy Liu's name. A teen remembered as competitive and cheerful. A risk a mom never knew she ...
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Schaumburg parks host 5K, chili lunch Dec. 7Nov 05, 2019 10:00 pm - You're unlikely to find a 5K race later in the year - or appreciate a chili lunch more - than at the Schaumburg Park District's Chilly Chili 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Ami...
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Plan meals, activity to reduce diabetes riskNov 04, 2019 12:01 am - Diabetes is a major cause of disability and death in the U.S., causing kidney disease, blindness, nerve damage and other health problems and the statistics are stunning....
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Age-in-place upgrades: Home improvements for older ownersNov 03, 2019 7:00 am - As our population ages, more and more people are seeking accessible homes where they can live for as long as possible. Everyone wants to be able to function independentl...
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How to choose the right health plan
Nov 03, 2019 5:00 am - When we're given a choice about our health care plans, we often choose badly. In one study, more than 80% of the employees at a Fortune 100 company picked the wrong plan...
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Is soda a risk worth choosing?Nov 02, 2019 11:00 pm - It can be said, with confidence, that certain foods, in excess, increase the risk of illness and even death. As an example, a diet rich in bad fats is a strong prognosti...
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Hearing loss: Is this why your child's grades are dropping?Nov 02, 2019 11:00 pm - If your child is suddenly experiencing a decline in academic success, there may be a cause you've never even considered. The American Academy of Audiology is recommendin...