Health and Fitness
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McHenry County Department of Health to consolidate locations in JulyJul 04, 2018 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Department of Health's Women Infants and Children and Family Case Management programs will consolidate locations and hours of operation to better serv...
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Ronald McDonald Care Mobile coming to District 300 in JulyJul 04, 2018 11:00 pm - The Advocate Children's Hospital Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be coming to Community Unit District 300 this summer. The mobile clinic provides easy access to quality...
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7 runs and races on the Fourth of JulyJul 03, 2018 6:00 am - There are many ways to kick off your Fourth of July celebration - take in a parade, head to a festival, fire up the barbecue for a cookout. For some, the best way to st...
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Tips to avoid common Fourth of July ailments and injuriesJul 02, 2018 11:00 pm - Many of us can't wait for Fourth of July carnivals, barbecues and parades. We all want to have a fun and safe holiday, but unfortunately, Independence Day has a history ...
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Fresh grounds for coffee: Study shows it may boost longevity
Jul 02, 2018 1:00 am - Go ahead and have that cup of coffee, maybe even several more. New research shows it may boost chances for a longer life, even for those who down at least eight cups dai...
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Low vision group to learn about mobility devices July 16Jul 01, 2018 11:00 pm - As part of its continuing low vision support group series, the Geneva Eye Clinic welcomes guest speaker Mark Chalmers. He will be discussing help with orientation and mo...
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How to protect kids from the sun's harmful rays
Jul 01, 2018 7:30 am - It's long been known that excessive childhood sun exposure and sunburns are significant risk factors for developing skin cancer and premature aging (such as sun spots an...
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What to do about lonely older men? Put them to work
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Dundee Township Lions host vision screenings this summerJun 30, 2018 11:00 pm - The Dundee Township Lions, in cooperation with the Fox River Valley Public Library District, recently prescreened 52 children from 6 months to 10 years of age for potent...
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It's important to wear sunglasses even on cloudy days, ophthalmologists say