Health and Fitness
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How your workout structure can affect your post-exercise mood
Mar 07, 2019 10:00 pm - Are you usually in a better or worse mood after you work out? I start with this question whenever I give a talk about exercise and mental health. Like the trial attorne...
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Cook County Health recognizes Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthMar 07, 2019 10:00 pm - March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer diagnosed and the second leading cause of death from cance...
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At-home workouts that don't require equipmentMar 07, 2019 10:00 pm - During Chicago's harsh winters, it can be almost impossible to get out of the house, let alone drag yourself out the door to go work out. Fortunately, there are plenty o...
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American Cancer Society launches ResearcHERS to fund women-led cancer research and inspire future scientistsMar 07, 2019 10:00 pm - The American Cancer Society in Illinois announced "ResearcHERS: Women Fighting Cancer," a new initiative that engages women of influence to raise funds that directly sup...
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Kiwanis Club of Elgin supports youth leadership programMar 06, 2019 10:00 pm - Renz Addiction Counseling Center was recently awarded $1,000 from the Kiwanis Club of Elgin to help fund the Center's Leadership Empowerment And Development program for ...
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U of I Extension offers free program on communication with people with dementiaMar 05, 2019 10:00 pm - When a relative or friend has dementia, communication can be very difficult, especially as the disease advances. Forgetfulness, agitation, repetition, and mood fluctuati...
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Report finds few seniors are getting routine memory checkups
Mar 05, 2019 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Few seniors get their thinking and memory abilities regularly tested during check-ups, according to a new report from the Alzheimer's Association that raise...
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Bull Valley Monster Hill Challenge 5k Run returns April 6Mar 04, 2019 10:00 pm - The Bull Valley Monster Hill Challenge 5K Run is back! The second annual event will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 6. It includes a 5K Run, and 2K Family Walk/Run. ...
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Shingles, pneumonia vaccinations are vital, easy to getMar 04, 2019 10:00 pm - Eating whole foods, exercising and getting enough sleep is the triad of healthy living but it doesn't eliminate the possibility of a viral or bacterial bug catching a ri...
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Winner of Wisdom Tooth Award to get $100,000 grantMar 04, 2019 10:00 pm - Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the 501(c)3 charitable arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, is now accepting applications for its seventh annual Wisdom Tooth Award. Th...