Health and Fitness
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Chicago Fire goalie spreads hope to cancer fightersJun 27, 2016 1:00 am - Matt Lampson is carrying out a vendetta. The Chicago Fire goalkeeper didn't just come to town to play soccer. He's here to continue his campaign against cancer. Lampson'...
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More and more research shows friends are good for your health
Jun 26, 2016 7:30 am - Overwhelmed recently by the stress of an impending move - along with the usual demands of a busy life - I turned to the people I love. In small chunks of time between ta...
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How to talk to a friend who has Alzheimer's
Jun 26, 2016 6:30 am - During a routine trip to my local grocery, I ran into an acquaintance I had not seen in more than a year. She looked great and was her typically upbeat, energetic self. ...
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Google aims to make searching medical symptoms less terrifying
Jun 25, 2016 7:00 am - Even if you're not a hypochondriac by nature, jumping on Google to do some research when you have a mysterious headache or cough has been enough to make you one. For yea...
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Your health: Hot weather causes rising tempersJun 25, 2016 7:00 am - Hot temperatures cause rising tempers If you're driving down the expressway on a hot day and feel like other motorists seem a little more aggressive or dangerous, y...
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Torn meniscus doesn't always require surgeryJun 25, 2016 6:55 am - Q: My knees hurt a lot, more on the left. At 76 years young, I guess I should expect that. An MRI scan shows I have a "torn meniscus" in my right knee, and arthritis in ...
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Playing one sport year-round isn't smart, even for kids with pro dreamsJun 24, 2016 5:00 am - It's summertime. That means long, hot days, no school - and summer camps. Lots of kids spend at least some of the summer at camps. There are overnight camps, theater cam...
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Exploring nutritional differences between sorbet and sherbetJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - Q: What's the difference between sherbet and sorbet? A: Both sherbet and sorbet are frozen desserts made with fruit purée or juice, sugar, and flavorings. Sherbet also c...
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Explore Fox River region on guided kayak, walking toursJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - Paddle down the Fox River or stroll through the Fox Valley with Friends of the Fox River members and see what nature has to offer during their “Find The Fox” series. “I ...
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Food safety tips for vegetables, fruits and fresh-squeezed juicesJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - Whether from a supermarket, farm stand, or your own garden, fresh fruits and vegetables are highlights of summertime. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds you t...