Health and Fitness
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Marijuana focus group in Barrington needs participantsApr 22, 2018 1:00 am - The Barrington Area Council on Aging is seeking participants for a special focus group on general and medical marijuana use in older adults on Tuesday, April 24. Set fro...
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Seven things parents of kids with special needs hate, and seven ways to be supportive
Apr 21, 2018 7:30 am - (And seven ways to be supportive)
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Which autism therapies work for children?Apr 21, 2018 7:30 am - Choosing the best therapy for a child with autism is one of the biggest challenges parents face. There are literally thousands of options, from mainstream therapies such...
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Ear pressure from otitis media can cause feelings of dizzinessApr 21, 2018 7:30 am - Q: I have recently experienced severe vertigo due to fluid pressing against my eardrum, which happened after a sinus infection. What was going on? How can I avoid a repe...
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A barber tried for years to cut an autistic boy's hair: Then they had a breakthrough
Apr 21, 2018 7:30 am - The first time 10-year-old Jordie Rowland came into the barber shop it was a "disaster," barber Lisa Ann McKenzie said. Jordie, who has autism, struggled with his parent...
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Analysis: Facebook knows a ton about your health. Now it wants to profit from that.
Apr 21, 2018 1:07 am - Let's say you have had discussions about your breast cancer diagnosis on Facebook, a useful forum for comparing treatment options with others. There's only one problem: ...
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Orange Chicken and Vegetable Rice BowlApr 20, 2018 7:30 am - Number of Servings: 6 Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, Divided 1 Pound Skinless, Boneless, Chicken Breasts, Cut into Strips 2 Cups Broccoli Florets 2 Carrots, T...
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Kane back up among the healthiest countiesApr 20, 2018 1:00 am - After a two-year dip, Kane County is back among the top 10 healthiest counties in Illinois. The result is part of an annual study that again indicates suburban counties...
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Early bird rates available for 18th annual Rosary Road Scholars 5KApr 19, 2018 11:00 pm - Join Rosary High School for the 18th annual Road Scholars 5K on Sunday, May 20. This year's theme will be the "Donut Dash." It will begin at 9 a.m. at the high school, 9...
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Four tips to spring clean your healthApr 19, 2018 11:00 pm - As the weather gets warmer, the days get longer and bursts of green blanket the earth, spring is summoning you to look at your health from a fresh perspective. Audra Wi...