Health and Fitness
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Families describe challenges from rising cost of insulinJul 15, 2019 1:00 am - Bill Schreier's wife and their two sons manage their Type 1 diabetes with an overwhelming routine. Each month, Jennifer Schreier and her teen boys need six prescription...
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Pregnancy doesn't slow down these women while weightlifting in the gymJul 14, 2019 7:35 am - During her pregnancy Rachel Annunziata was asked the normal question, "When are you due?" But the 27-year-old Arlington Heights resident also fielded some not-so-normal ...
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Six things that cause seniors to fallJul 14, 2019 7:30 am - Falls are the leading cause of death, injury and hospital admissions among the elderly population. “According to the National Council on Aging, one out of every four Ame...
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Do's and don'ts of using insect repellent on kidsJul 14, 2019 7:25 am - With summer in full swing, there is a lot more to worry about than just relaxing by the pool or having a campfire. When the heat comes back, the insects come along with ...
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A healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risk for Alzheimer's
Jul 14, 2019 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES - A healthy lifestyle can cut your risk of developing Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia even if you have genes that raise your risk for these mind-destr...
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Keep your metabolism stoked as you get olderJul 13, 2019 7:40 am - We often hear new clients say, "I feel like my metabolism is getting slower as I get older." What does this mean, and what can we do about it? Metabolism is defined as a...
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Traveling in your mindJul 13, 2019 7:30 am - Did you ever have a trip planned that never happened? Or maybe it was just a dream you had? Or a place where you wished to return, but never did? Memories such as the...
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Your clean house could be hurting your lungsJul 13, 2019 7:30 am - Q: How bad are cleaning products for our lungs? My mom keeps talking about a news story that said chemicals in cleaning products are as dangerous as cigarettes. Is my cl...
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Cancer walk receiving 'birthday donations' that follow 'Jeopardy' star's leadJul 12, 2019 1:00 am - A somber yet celebratory walk to help cure an often-deadly cancer is receiving a trendy type of donation, following the lead of a recent TV star - Naperville native and ...
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Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital receives global recognition for excellence in lactation careJul 11, 2019 11:00 pm - More than 17,000 health care professionals in the U.S are recognized as International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. Five of them see patients at Northwestern M...