Health and Fitness
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Your health: Make sure your pool isn't a health hazard
May 28, 2016 7:22 am - Make sure your pool isn't a health hazard Ah, summer. A time when young and old alike flock to the local pool or splash park for relief from heat. That is, unless t...
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Shooting victims returns as a doctor to the hospital that saved his life
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Do our genes 'remember' pain? Scientists suspect they might
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Exercises can help with diminished balanceMay 28, 2016 6:55 am - Q: I recently turned 70, and I realize my balance is not what it was. For example, I won't climb a ladder anymore. What can I do about it? A: You're right to be concerne...
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More than 1,000 District 200 students take part in Bike to School DayMay 27, 2016 1:00 am - More than 1,000 Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200 students hopped on their bikes and rode to school together earlier this month, in celebration of National Bike to S...
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St. Charles teacher logs 8 mini-triathlons in one day to set healthy example for studentsMay 26, 2016 1:00 am - It's creeping up on 2 p.m. by the time St. Charles North High School's Robert Rooney launches into his warning speech about the task the 20 students and one adult in fro...
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Arlington Heights physician's new foundation will help women in needMay 25, 2016 1:00 am - Nurses in Northwest Community Hospital's Labor and Delivery Unit spent an emotional night on Sunday. Working with veteran obstetrician Dr. Peter Geittmann, they helped a...
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Huntley park to debut outdoor fitness areaMay 25, 2016 1:00 am - Workers are putting finishing touches to an outdoor fitness area that will open in Huntley's Deicke Park next month. Nine pieces of strength and resistance training equi...
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Volunteers sought for Dig DayMay 25, 2016 1:00 am - Be Well-Lake County, a diabetes management program, is seeking volunteers to help set up garden boxes, move mulch and other activities to ready the garden for the annual...
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Lean and lovin' it: Meathead Goldwyn busts a few grilling, barbecue myths in time for Memorial Day cookoutsMay 24, 2016 6:00 am - Last week I sold my trusty kettle-shaped charcoal grill and am now looking for a smaller gas grill. The reason: I no longer have the patience to start a charcoal grill's...