Health and Fitness
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Human Race: Robert Crown Center provides accurate information for today's kidsApr 22, 2019 5:45 am - When you think about why you moved to your community, it may not have been for the nonprofit organizations. But when you consider why you stayed, perhaps it is because ...
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Jewel-Osco offers foods from across the worldApr 22, 2019 1:00 am - Foods that people enjoy and crave as a connection to their roots differ from country to country. Curry as well as poppy seed and cashew pastes are important to those who...
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2nd annual Run, Walk & Roll-Bloomingdale 5K and 1-mile event set for April 28Apr 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Runners, walkers, and wheelchair riders can take to the streets on Sunday, April 28, for the second annual Run, Walk and Roll 5K and 1-Mile event at the Marklund Philip ...
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Fittest Loser: Know the risk factors, symptoms, and ways to reduce your risk for developing diabetesApr 21, 2019 7:45 am - Nearly 10 percent of the American population has diabetes, according to the National Diabetes Statistics Report from 2017. Millions of people are living with the diseas...
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Updated guidelines for children undergoing tonsillectomyApr 21, 2019 7:30 am - A tonsillectomy, a surgical procedure performed to completely remove the tonsils, is one of the most commonly performed surgeries on children in the United States. A 20...
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Training regiment is roller coaster ride of emotionsApr 21, 2019 7:00 am - Since the start of the Fittest Loser Challenge, my body and mind have been on a roller coaster. Some days my body feels great, other days it feels like iron weights drag...
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At Work participants find support around every cornerApr 21, 2019 7:00 am - Support systems come in many shapes and sizes, and the Fittest Loser At Work participants have been receiving support from their teams, families, friends, co-workers and...
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How shoe selection can affect exerciseApr 20, 2019 7:45 am - A question we often hear from new clients is "What type of shoes should I wear while exercising?" A simple answer might be: "Whatever you feel comfortable in." But, is...
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Language can be tricky when offering our condolencesApr 20, 2019 7:30 am - Language matters. Words matter. They flavor the mood, tone, attitude, and feelings. This is very true in general, and especially true when communicating with bereaved fr...
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Activated charcoal is newest entry in long list of fad dietsApr 20, 2019 7:00 am - Q: I read that New York recently banned something called activated charcoal from all food and beverages. What is that, and why on Earth would anyone ever want to ingest ...