Health and Fitness
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Brussels Sprout Salad With WalnutsMar 12, 2017 7:30 am - Ingredients 5 large Brussels sprouts 1⁄4 cup walnuts 1⁄3 cup Gruyere cheese or 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1⁄2 teas...
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The heroes and villains of my dinner plateMar 12, 2017 7:30 am - Last week I described what I had been eating before entering the Fittest Loser diet/nutrition regimen. My breakfasts were built around whole-grain, sugar-free cereal, M...
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Utilize Exercise ToolsMar 12, 2017 7:30 am - With the advancement of fitness technology, many accessible tools exist which could help you to stay on track with your goals and get fit! Smartphone Apps: Whether ...
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At Work teams focus on nutritionMar 12, 2017 7:00 am - Grab your celery sticks and carrots because this week's focus is on healthy food choices. Buck Services' two teams, Team Buckster and Team Bucketeer, went grocery shoppi...
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Your health: Fewer heavy Americans are trying to lose weight, study findsMar 11, 2017 6:30 am - Obesity is more socially acceptable Fewer overweight Americans have been trying to lose weight in recent years, and researchers wonder if fat acceptance could be am...
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Niacin has proven effective in lowering cholesterolMar 11, 2017 6:30 am - Q: I've been taking niacin for years to lower my cholesterol. Do you think it really helps? A First, let's look at niacin and its role in the body. Niacin is a B vitamin...
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A diet rich in fruits and vegetables outweighs the risks of pesticides
Mar 11, 2017 6:30 am - When you shop for groceries, do you carry a copy of the Environmental Working Group's "Dirty Dozen," list with you? It's a list of the 12 vegetables and fruits with the...
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How to help your dog slim downMar 11, 2017 6:30 am - The Arlington Dog House, a grooming/daycare/boarding facility in Arlington Heights has had many customers with dogs that are overweight ask for advice on how to get thei...
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Patient advocate writes health care advocacy guide for consumersMar 11, 2017 6:30 am - In today's complex, profit-driven health care system, obtaining quality care is more challenging than ever. It led Libertyville resident Teri Dreher, an RN with more th...
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Donated gear gives kids a chance to playMar 10, 2017 5:00 am - Kids sports are fun but expensive. Getting all the equipment you need for the baseball season - metal bat, glove, pants, batting gloves and cleats - can cost $200 to $35...