Health and Fitness
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An athlete's age may be less important to performance than persistent practice
Apr 22, 2017 7:30 am - For three decades, Joseph Baker has been swimming, cycling and running in triathlons some would call punishing. Baker, 47, is also a professor of exercise sciences. As h...
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Boost your knowledge about autismApr 22, 2017 7:30 am - April is Autism Awareness Month. Erica Pozzie, chief clinical officer for Autism Home Support Services, answers some common questions concerning autism. Q: What is autis...
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Your health: Babies, toddlers who use touch screens sleep lessApr 22, 2017 7:30 am - Touch screen use affects baby's sleep Traditional screen time (television and games consoles) has been linked to sleep problems in children, but as portable touch s...
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It's time to spring clean your exercise routine
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Long-term use of antihistamines to treat insomnia not advisedApr 22, 2017 7:30 am - Q: I'm leery of sleep drugs, so I've been taking Benadryl to help me sleep. Now I read that it should be taken only for a limited time. What's the story on this drug? A:...
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A once-overweight Gurnee woman's journey to 'American Ninja Warrior'Apr 22, 2017 5:00 am - The ice cream shop owner eats three pounds of vegetables per day. Yes, three pounds. That's Christie Hovorka's life in a nutshell, full of ironies, extremes and interes...
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Challenge 22 in Elk Grove highlights health issues facing veteransApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - To shine a spotlight on the issues facing veterans on their return home, the Daily Herald, in partnership with the Elk Grove Village Park District, Push Fitness, and the...
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Lake County Health Dept. say it's time to watch out for ticksApr 19, 2017 11:00 pm - The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is encouraging residents to take precautions against ticks, which can carry diseases such as Lyme disease. Once...
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Public hearing to be held on Vernon Hills psychiatric hospital planApr 19, 2017 5:10 am - A $20 million plan to repurpose a vacant office building in Vernon Hills for a psychiatric hospital is proceeding to the public hearing stage, but the reception may be m...
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Women's half marathon returns to Naperville SundayApr 19, 2017 1:00 am - Nearly 2,800 women will take on the same challenge Sunday morning in Naperville, growing stronger — and sweatier — in the process during the second annual Naperville Wom...