Health and Fitness
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Caring and coping: How family caregivers manageNov 26, 2017 10:00 pm - Every morning at 7, Barb Haines starts her day. Depending on how her husband, Bob, feels, the hours between daybreak and bedtime can be challenging or not so stressful. ...
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Sign up now for early discount for McHenry County Human RaceNov 26, 2017 10:00 pm - Charities serving McHenry County should register now to participate in the April 22 McHenry County Human Race. Register at www.mchumanrace.org. Any charity that serves M...
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12 tips for buying safe toysNov 25, 2017 10:00 pm - Whether they're wrapped under a tree or exchanged with the lighting of a candle, giving gifts to children is a favorite part of winter holidays. When choosing a toy for ...
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Donor eggs, sperm banks and the quest for 'good' genes
Nov 25, 2017 10:00 pm - When Julie Schlomer got the news that she was finally pregnant at the age of 43, her thoughts turned to the other mothers. There were three of them in all, complete stra...
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Three signs that you're a difficult patientNov 25, 2017 6:30 am - Difficult patients come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common: they make life harder for their health care providers, whether they know it or no...
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The change of seasons and less sunlight can affect your moodNov 25, 2017 6:30 am - Almost all of us feel sad when summer days end and fall makes way for a long and cold winter. But bad weather, cold temperatures and the dark days affect some people mor...
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When to test your home for radonNov 25, 2017 6:00 am - Q: How important is radon as a cause of lung cancer? Should I get my home tested? A: Just a few years ago, radon was the topic of seemingly limitless public and media fa...
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Blood drive, chili cook off Sunday at Elgin barNov 22, 2017 12:00 am - Leo "Dog" Shales said he's been donating blood pretty much every eight weeks for 40 years after a stranger he met at a bar persuaded him to come along and donate with he...
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Five Strategies for Healthy Eating During the HolidaysNov 21, 2017 10:00 pm - While the spirit of the holiday season is joy, giving and togetherness, the period between Halloween and the New Year sometimes becomes one continuous party. How is it ...
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U of I Extension offers diabetes program options for the communityNov 20, 2017 10:00 pm - November is National Diabetes Month, and University of Illinois Extension wants area residents to focus on how they can prevent, or properly manage, this disease. "About...