Health and Fitness
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How to apply for Fittest LoserDec 17, 2017 6:20 am - This is the 10th year of the Fittest Loser and we are celebrating! If you have an upcoming milestone in your life - a big birthday, special anniversary, family wedding,...
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10 easy ways to improve your healthDec 17, 2017 6:15 am - With the start of a new year just a couple weeks away, many take this time to reflect and make resolutions. Often these resolutions focus on improving one's health. But ...
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Search begins for Fittest Loser No. 10Dec 17, 2017 6:00 am - Last winter and spring, the Daily Herald's annual Fittest Loser Challenge centered on American heroes. Four suburban veterans - one each from the Army, Navy, Air Force ...
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Artificial sweeteners may be an occasional part of our dietDec 16, 2017 6:30 am - Q: What are the possible health risks from artificial sweeteners? What are they, and how do we know if they're safe? A: It's been well over a century since a scientist a...
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Ninja workouts come to new Naperville, Libertyville gymsDec 14, 2017 12:00 am - A new gym in Naperville and Libertyville provides an unusual workout for adults and an obstacle course paradise for kids. It's Ultimate Ninjas. Managed by Jesse Labrec...
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This is not your typical weight loss programDec 13, 2017 10:00 pm - "I just didn't felt like myself. It truly knocked me off my feet in more ways than one." For Karen Such, her breast cancer diagnosis was a game changer. In addition to h...
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Kane County Health Dept. offers tips on preventing carbon monoxide poisoningDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - With the cold weather and holidays approaching, you'll find yourself setting the thermostat on your furnace, maybe slaving over the stove a little more than normal, perh...
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Kane Co. Health Dept. offers tips on enjoying the holiday feasts - safelyDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - One of the favorite holiday traditions is providing your family with a great, sumptuous feast. Nothing beats sitting around the table with your loved ones to share in th...
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Yoga at the Cabin in Schaumburg connects mind, bodyDec 11, 2017 10:00 pm - A narrow, wooded drive leads the way off Schaumburg Road to a serene setting. In the rearview mirror, lights and traffic become smaller, slowly fading on approach to a h...
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Cop, convict team up to fight addictionDec 11, 2017 12:00 am - Stress can be a real killer, especially when stressed-out people turn to the wrong channels to relieve it. The growing problem of drug abuse and addiction will be discu...