Health and Fitness
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Geneva Hearing Services offers 5 tips for hearing your best this fallSep 02, 2019 11:00 pm - Most people don't connect cooler temperatures to their hearing health, but they are linked. "The chill and wetness of fall and winter can be hard on people's ears and t...
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Clearbrook to host 8th annual expo focused on serving individuals with intellectual/development disabilities and their familiesSep 02, 2019 11:00 pm - Join Clearbrook on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Avalon Banquets in Elk Grove Village for their 8th Annual Clearbrook Expo. Taking place from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., the event wil...
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Sick as a dog? Your pet's health may tell you something about your own
Sep 01, 2019 7:45 am - The last time I brought my dog in for her annual exam, the vet raised an eyebrow and double-checked the medical chart. “Same dog?” she asked, clearly surprised that Pep...
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Does your child have a sting allergy? Make sure you have an emergency planSep 01, 2019 7:30 am - If your child has ever had an allergic reaction to a sting from a bee, yellow jacket, hornet or wasp, let everyone know what to do if it happens again. Create a plan usi...
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TriCity Family Services: September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness MonthAug 31, 2019 11:00 pm - TriCity Family Services, a trusted partner that offers counseling services and mental health programs for children, teens, families and community members throughout Cent...
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Getting through the holidays without loved onesAug 31, 2019 7:30 am - Holidays can be a difficult time once loved ones have passed. This last spring other people celebrated Mother's Day and Father's Day as they always have. But, my sweet...
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Could treating bowel issues improve autism symptoms?Aug 31, 2019 7:00 am - Medical research is suggesting that there is a strong correlation between autism and bowel dysfunction. Indeed, bowel problems are the most common co-morbidity found in...
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Large waist size linked to increased health risks in older women
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Blood drive Saturday in MundeleinAug 30, 2019 1:00 am - The Mundelein Fire Department will host a blood drive on Saturday at the main fire station, 1000 N. Midlothian Road. It will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-ins are welco...
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Health departments unite to #EndOverdoseAug 29, 2019 11:00 pm - Member agencies of the Northern Illinois Public Health Consortium continues its program to promote opioid overdose awareness in September. Around the world, Internationa...