Health and Fitness
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At 96 years old, identical twins Tracie Banser and Lonnie Buseman of Elmhurst keep active together to stay healthy and happy.Apr 05, 2017 11:00 pm - Elmhurst twins, 96, stay healthy by being social and active
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Memory Café offers critical socialization for those with cognitive issuesApr 04, 2017 11:00 pm - Staying socially engaged is critical as adults age but it's especially important for those with memory-related issues and that's where the Barrington Area Council on Agi...
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Simple Cod PiccataApr 02, 2017 11:00 pm - Ingredients 1 lb. cod fillets ⅓ cup almond flour ½ tsp. salt 2-3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. grapeseed oil, divided ¾ cup chicken stock 3 tbsp. lemon juice ¼...
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Confessions of a former 120-pound weaklingApr 02, 2017 7:24 am - "Pain is weakness leaving your body." - Motto of Marine Corps boot camps When I first agreed to participate in the Fittest Loser Challenge as an "embedded journalist," I...
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At Work challenge halfway point brings ups and downsApr 02, 2017 7:20 am - Can you believe we're six weeks into the Fittest Loser challenge? I certainly cannot. The 2017 Fittest Loser At Work Challenge began six weeks ago with 80 teams vying f...
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Boost the intensity of your workoutApr 02, 2017 7:00 am - High-intensity interval training is a type of cardio exercise that targets the muscles' need for oxygen by alternating between all-out, high-intensity bursts of exercise...
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It's halfway home for Fittest Loser's happier, healthier contestantsApr 02, 2017 7:00 am - As this year's crop of Fittest Loser Challenge contestants - four middle-aged veterans of the Armed Forces - reached the halfway point of their 12-week adventure, one wa...
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Remember the 'Star Trek' tricorder? These inventors built one - and could win $9M
Apr 01, 2017 7:22 am - PAOLI, Pa. - Basil Harris is an emergency-room physician who holds five degrees. Yes, five, including a doctorate in engineering. Back in grade school, Harris and his ol...
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Not all processed foods are bad for you; how they're made mattersApr 01, 2017 7:18 am - Ah, processed foods. The term has become a sweeping generalization for anything that comes in a bag or a box. Even my nutrition advice usually includes the general state...
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Your health: Check your skin for signs of cancerApr 01, 2017 7:17 am - Check your skin for signs of cancer A regular skin self-exam is the best way to look for early signs of skin cancer so you can alert your doctor, Harvard Medical Sc...