Health and Fitness
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Suburban counties rate well in health rankingsApr 19, 2017 1:00 am - Though DuPage County lost its crown as the healthiest community in Illinois, new health rankings show the suburban collar counties continue to supply some of the best an...
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Wheaton's Fun Run a colorful spectacleApr 18, 2017 1:00 am - If you can't run fast, don't sweat it. That's the attitude behind the Wheaton Park District's Fun Run in Color, a 5K run and walk that will take athletes from one park ...
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Morton Arboretum 10K celebrates beauty, value of treesApr 16, 2017 11:00 pm - Running 10 kilometers over a treeless, bleak landscape, devoid of vegetation, is quite a different experience from moving past and around sturdy oaks, graceful birches a...
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Kids with autism get into golf in Hoffman EstatesApr 16, 2017 11:00 pm - Jason Kelly, 16, of Schaumburg wears headphones to keep himself calm around unexpected noises, but he had no trouble staying focused and concentrating in the hitting bay...
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New clothes, new lungs, new fame for Fittest Loser contestantsApr 16, 2017 7:40 am - As the four military veterans in this year's Fittest Losers Challenge passed the two-thirds point in their 12-week effort, they were seeing some big changes in their bod...
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Dumb bells, sore muscles and sweatApr 16, 2017 7:30 am - As I write this, I am in pain. In fact, about two-thirds of my body turns into one big ache if I try to do something drastic and reckless - like, say, standing up from ...
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At Work teams receptive to changes of mind and bodyApr 16, 2017 7:20 am - Exercising has incredible mental health benefits. Participating in physical activity, even as little as 30 minutes a day over the course of the week can increase the hap...
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Portion, portion, portionApr 16, 2017 7:00 am - Portion control is important when trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. When eating out Choose a "small" or "medium" portion. If at dinner, see if you...
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Career Coach: 8 tips for better sleep, better job performance
Apr 16, 2017 1:00 am - How did you sleep last night? Did you get your full seven-plus hours of restful shut-eye and spring out of bed this morning, ready to take on the day? Your employer hope...
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Chicken kebabsApr 15, 2017 11:00 pm - Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves — cubed 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces 1 onion, cut into wedges 1 large red bell pepper, cut in...