Health and Fitness
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Blood drive to be held in Long Grove Aug. 11Jul 27, 2017 1:00 am - The Long Grove Fire Protection District will host a blood drive Friday, Aug. 11, at Arboria of Long Grove, 2300 Route 53. It will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are...
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Naperville nonprofit begins biking toward heroin recoveryJul 26, 2017 11:00 pm - A new nonprofit organization that aims to help heroin users stay on the path to recovery through biking began hosting its first weekly rides this month in Naperville. P...
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Recent flooding may impact Bob Leonard run route in St. CharlesJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - The annual Bob Leonard 5K/10K River Run will go forward despite a wet course along the Fox River in St. Charles, according to race officials. But runners should stay tun...
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Take care when cleaning up after the floodJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - The recent rains in the Fox Valley area have left many families inundated with floodwaters. The Kane County Health Department is advising residents that floodwaters can...
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Set up a wellness screening with McHenry County Health Dept.Jul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - McHenry County Department of Health has launched a new program providing wellness screenings and health education appointments on the first Wednesday of each month. By ...
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Free vision, diabetic retinopathy screenings to be offered Aug. 5Jul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - The North Aurora Lions Club, in conjunction with the Lions of Illinois Foundation, will offer free screenings for diabetic retinopathy on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. t...
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Year-round competitive sports and early specialization impact growing bones, jointsJul 23, 2017 7:30 am - Summertime means T-ball, Little League and other forms of competitive baseball for many youngsters. But for kids playing at younger and younger ages, competing at a high...
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Doctor on demand: How app culture is reviving the house call
Jul 23, 2017 7:20 am - Alison Mintzer and her family were on a flight from New York to Los Angeles when her daughter complained that she felt sick. By the time they landed, Mintzer's normally...
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What every senior should know: Medicare and rehabJul 23, 2017 7:20 am - What's worse for a senior than getting hospitalized and then having to go for rehab? Learning that Medicare won't cover your rehab because of a technicality. It's on...
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CEO's response on sick day for mental health goes viral