Health and Fitness
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Columnist tears down mental fortressApr 17, 2016 6:12 am - Going into this year's Fittest Loser Competition, I knew my strongest asset and key to success could just as well derail my progress to the finish line. Courtesy of an ...
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What trainers think of this year's Fittest Loser contestantsApr 17, 2016 6:00 am - For 12 weeks, Fittest Loser contestants are immersed in physical, emotional and dietary training. While the knowledge is critical, the strength of the relationship betw...
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Fittest Loser Tip of the Week: Understanding nutrition labelsApr 17, 2016 5:11 am - As you and your family strive to eat healthier, it's important to be aware of what's in the food you're consuming. The best way to know is to read the nutrition facts on...
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Meet the British schoolteacher who's out to inspire the world, one country at a time
Apr 17, 2016 5:00 am - Will Hodson, a primary-school teacher in London, was reading a superhero book to his students one day when a thought struck him. “We were talking about how we can all d...
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Couch to 5K Week 9 tip: Mix it up a bitApr 17, 2016 5:00 am - This week's workout: Walk 2 mins/Run 13 mins for 30 minutes By Nick Hurley Dick Pond Try more than running - incorporate some cross-training in your workout routine. Cy...
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'Detox' diet programs have yet to prove effectiveApr 16, 2016 6:55 am - Q: Friends are urging me to join them in a "detox" diet. Is there any value to it? A At first, the idea seems appealing. Our bodies do produce plenty of chemicals that c...
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Your health: Health conditions that don't existApr 16, 2016 6:00 am - Health conditions that don't exist Prevention magazine had a little fun recently pointing out “Five Health Conditions That Don't Really Exist.” • Stomach flu: If yo...
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Raising a tween who has autism
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Lake County's Women's Residential Services program celebrates 30 yearsApr 15, 2016 1:00 am - The Women's Residential Services program celebrated its 30th anniversary Saturday. The event included a tour of the facility at 24647 N. Milwaukee Ave. near Vernon Hills...
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Palatine, DEA to host medicine drop-offApr 15, 2016 1:00 am - The Palatine Police Department, in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 11th opportunity in six years to drop off unwanted expir...