Health and Fitness
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Travanse Living at Wheaton to welcome award-winning author Patricia M. McClureJul 11, 2018 11:00 pm - On Thursday, July 19, join Travanse Living at Wheaton for a heartfelt presentation and book signing by Patricia M. McClure, the award-winning author of "Losing a Hero to...
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LifeSource encourages donations of O-, O+ blood types due to shortageJul 11, 2018 11:00 pm - If you are blood type O Negative or O Positive, then LifeSource is asking that you visit one of its 17 Chicago area Community Donor Centers as soon as possible. The blo...
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Advocate Children's Hospital offers a survival guide to family road-trippingJul 11, 2018 11:00 pm - "Long car journeys can be tiresome for both the driver and the passengers. Finding little ways to enhance your travel can make all the difference in setting the tone for...
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Are you a 'helicopter parent'? Advocate Children's Hospital child psychologist talks about recent studyJul 11, 2018 11:00 pm - Have you heard of "helicopter parents"? A June 2018 study published by the American Psychological Association has revealed that overprotective moms and dads who take exc...
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Senior Helpers warns summer weather can be dangerous to seniorsJul 10, 2018 11:00 pm - Most seniors look forward to warmer weather because they can meet their friends and enjoy numerous activities. Unfortunately, warmer weather can pose many dangers to sen...
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Kane County Health Department receives funding to improve children's mental healthJul 10, 2018 11:00 pm - The Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation has awarded the Kane County Health Department an initial $200,000 planning grant to improve the system of care for children...
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Costco is taking Polish hot dogs off its menu. Fans are grieving - and angry.
Jul 10, 2018 1:00 am - At Costco, where the American dream is sold in bulk, you can buy a bathrobe, a new set of tires, a 7 1/2-pound jar of steak seasoning and a 36-roll box of toilet paper. ...
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Babies, families reconnect with NICU staff at hospital celebrationJul 09, 2018 11:00 pm - Families of babies who got a fragile start in life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Northwest Community Healthcare were invited to an NCH NICU Carnival/Reunion to ...
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Infectious disease specialist warns tick-borne diseases are on the riseJul 09, 2018 11:00 pm - Tick-borne diseases have been steadily rising in the United States, with Lyme disease being the most common. The number of Americans getting sick each year by bites from...
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Rx for Nature Festival set for Aug. 12 at Knoch Knolls Nature CenterJul 08, 2018 11:00 pm - Did you know that doctors are beginning to prescribe outdoor activities as a way to boost health? Dr. Daphne Miller, a physician and associate clinical professor at the...