Health and Fitness
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Fittest Loser Tip of the Week: How to interpret blood pressure numbersApr 24, 2016 5:11 am - Demystifying Blood Pressure Readings A blood pressure reading has measurements for two kinds of blood pressure: systolic pressure, which is the pressure in arteries when...
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Couch to 5K Week 10 tip: Side stitchesApr 24, 2016 5:00 am - This week's workout: Walk 1 min/Run 14 mins for 30 minutes By Nick Hurley Dick Pond As you are running more, you may experience some "side stitches." It may feel like cr...
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Husband, boss top supporters for columnist on Fittest Loser journeyApr 24, 2016 5:00 am - When it comes to achieving a challenging goal, the secret to success lies within the strength of your support system. I knew the Fittest Loser would be an extraordinary...
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At Work teams lean on each other, familiesApr 24, 2016 5:00 am - For nine weeks, our Fittest Loser At Work Challenge teams have fought fatigue and frustration but haven't given up. When times were toughest, team members leaned on fam...
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New half marathon for women finds fitting home in NapervilleApr 24, 2016 1:00 am - Naperville knows a little something about running. Marathoners having been coming here each fall for several years. It annually plays host to a pair of triathlons. There...
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Wisconsin duck gets new feet, thanks to 3-D printer
Apr 23, 2016 6:30 am - The 3-D-printed future is here, and it's probably going to alter all aspects of our lives - including in dentistry, shopping, dining and driving. For one lucky duck in O...
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Studies show moderate drinking confers heart benefitsApr 23, 2016 6:00 am - Q: I've heard that drinking red wine, or any alcoholic beverage, in moderation is “heart-healthy.” Is it true, and is red wine any healthier than other alcoholic beverag...
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Eat up: What you eat before and after a workout is importantApr 22, 2016 11:00 pm - A great workout starts with great nutrition. The positive stress from strength training builds muscle and burns fat, but, the negative stress can actually cause more ha...
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CrossFit for kids: A love of movement can start earlyApr 22, 2016 6:00 am - No one questions the wisdom of parents reading to their children to further their intellectual development. That is a well-established parental responsibility. One's dut...
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Exercise apps for kids can motivate them to stay healthyApr 22, 2016 6:00 am - Below are three iPad apps that will motivate your child to exercise and stay healthy. NFL PLAY 60 Cost: FreeAges: 9 to 11 Your child runs, jumps, and turns, while a c...