Health and Fitness
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'Sundowning' can be reduced by simple measuresApr 09, 2016 6:55 am - Q: My husband and I are in our early 80s. Sometimes in the evening he is agitated, confused, and just quite a handful to deal with. The doctor says he has "sundowning." ...
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5 Minute "At Work" Asian Chicken Salad LunchApr 08, 2016 5:00 am - 2 bags (quart-sized) shredded carrots 2 bags (quart-sized) slaw mix + shredded kale 2 Tbs black sesame seeds 1 jalape#xf1;o sliced very fine into halves (according to ta...
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Respite training offered in Carol StreamApr 07, 2016 11:00 pm - Anyone interested in meeting a critical need by supporting caregivers in their community can learn how to do so by attending one of two Respite Education & Support Tools...
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Mother turns son's death into fight against myocarditisApr 07, 2016 5:30 am - Elgin woman organizes fundraisers to spread awareness of myocarditis
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Lake County Forest District waits to open golf coursesApr 07, 2016 5:30 am - Forest district wants to be sure it can cover costs before opening courses
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Does eliminating lactose reduce my risk for cancer?Apr 06, 2016 6:00 am - Q: Does a lactose-free diet play a role in reducing cancer risk? A: For people who can't digest lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk, eating or drinking milk and...
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Free alcohol-abuse screenings at CLCApr 06, 2016 1:00 am - College of Lake County will offer free alcohol-abuse screenings from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at its Grayslake campus. The college's health and wellness center is spon...
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Lake in the Hills annual races this SundayApr 05, 2016 5:55 am - Lake in the Hills will host its 18th annual Run Thru the Hills 5K/10K race Sunday, April 10. New this year is an endurance 5K Ruck Run/Walk for which participants will ...
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Manage Your DiabetesApr 04, 2016 11:00 pm - The Barrington Area Council on Aging will host "Take Charge of Your Diabetes," at the BACOA offices, 6000 Garlands Lane, Suite 100, Barrington, Wednesdays beginning on M...
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Aching joints in younger people may be early-onset arthritis
Apr 04, 2016 5:55 am - When I hobbled into the office of a sports doctor in October, I had already considered some of the reasons my foot might be hurting. I had recently started running again...