Health and Fitness
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10 strategies to save money on the gym
Jan 08, 2017 6:00 am - When pollsters interrupt people's dinners to ask about their New Year's resolutions, very often the top three responses are "get in shape," "lose weight" and "save money...
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5 tips to stay safe this winterJan 07, 2017 7:00 am - Like clockwork, Chicago winters usher in a deep freeze, usually with ice and snow. While that's not surprising, I am taken aback by how many ankle and wrist fractures I ...
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Some babies die waiting for a liver transplant: This baby was matched in 40 minutes
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Practice coping skills to combat stress of infertilityJan 07, 2017 6:30 am - Q: My husband and I are trying to have a baby, but we're having problems conceiving. Could my stress be to blame? A: First, let's consider a couple of statistics, specif...
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Dreaded 'stomach flu' wreaking havoc on families - and it's only going to get worse
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Hurry! Time is running out to apply to participate in the Fittest LoserJan 07, 2017 6:00 am - The Daily Herald is accepting applications for both the Fittest Loser Challenge and the Fittest Loser At Work Challenge. If you are a military veteran who lives in the D...
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New guidelines on infants and peanuts may contradict everything you've heard before
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Lake County Health Department urges people to check radon levelsJan 06, 2017 12:00 am - Lake County Health Department officials are encouraging people to test for radon in their houses or apartments this month. January has been designated National Radon Act...
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Cancer death rate drops 25 percent from 1991 peak, still higher for men than women
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Steps Challenge to begin at local restaurantJan 05, 2017 10:00 pm - Savory Salads, a restaurant with locations in Arlington Heights and Barrington, is calling all of new, existing and future customers to join in eating healthier, getting...