Health and Fitness
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Elgin Elks to offer free orthopedic clinic for kidsApr 10, 2016 11:00 pm - The Elgin Elks 737 Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation and Advocate Sherman Hospital, will sponsor a free children's orthopedic asse...
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Fittest Loser contestants start to see changesApr 10, 2016 7:00 am - Seven weeks into this year's Fittest Loser Challenge and the five contestants are beginning to see and experience significant improvements in their health, weight and bo...
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Fittest Loser At Work challenge teams dig for motivationApr 10, 2016 6:00 am - It's been seven weeks since nearly 40 corporate teams across the Chicago area signed on to this year's Fittest Loser At Work Challenge. Designed to bring co-workers toge...
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Fittest Loser changes go beyond the numbersApr 10, 2016 6:00 am - Four years ago I tipped the scales at just shy of 173 pounds. At my height of 5'3” that number more than pushed the upper limits of the “overweight” category. Taking st...
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Fittest Loser Tip of the Week: Keeping your heart healthyApr 10, 2016 5:11 am - Take time to think about your heart and keeping it healthy. Conditions that can increase your chances of heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol and ...
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Couch to 5K Week 8 tip: Fueling right during the dayApr 10, 2016 5:00 am - This week's workout: Walk 3 mins/Run 12 mins for 30 minutes By Nick Hurley Dick Pond Most people working out only focus on their nutrition right before and after their w...
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Constable: Hats make Lindenhurst cancer patient betterApr 09, 2016 11:00 pm - Undergoing a typical cancer treatment of surgery and chemotherapy before starting radiation this week, Cathy Nilson of Lindenhurst prescribed an infusion of hats for her...
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How to build a strong core for both looks and performance
Apr 09, 2016 7:15 am - As beach season approaches and we're inundated with swimsuit ads and their six-pack-abs models, it's easy to forget that a strong core is so much more than a well-define...
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Banned chemical still used in hospital IVs is linked to attention deficit disorder
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Your health: How to get over your fear of the dentistApr 09, 2016 6:55 am - How to get over fear of the dentist Almost half of American adults have at least moderate fears about going to the dentist, and 5 percent to 10 percent have told re...