Health and Fitness
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Grieving her marriage, a mom found resilience in running
Apr 04, 2016 5:55 am - Four months after my husband of 12 years moved states away, I clocked 60 miles in a single January on a treadmill at the only local gym I could find that offered child c...
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Parents' pre-pregnancy caffeine intake may affect miscarriage risk, NIH study warns
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Boxing a big hit, as more women 'take it out on the bag'Apr 03, 2016 6:30 am - Michelle Michelotti was nervous the first time she put on boxing gloves at her gym, Three60Fit in Arlington Heights, and hesitated to hit the bag very hard at first. But...
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Annie finds strength inside and outApr 03, 2016 6:30 am - Looking back on the last six weeks of the Fittest Loser Competition, I can honestly say it has breezed by much faster than I originally anticipated. In mid-February it ...
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At Work Challenge teams tough it outApr 03, 2016 6:00 am - For six weeks we have been following the progress of more than 40 teams who have put themselves into the running for the 2016 Fittest Loser At Work Challenge. Now midwa...
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Fittest Loser contestants struggle at halfway pointApr 03, 2016 6:00 am - There's something deeply satisfying and marvelously motivating about reaching a milestone in a challenging competition. Just when you feel there's not an ounce of inspir...
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Fittest Loser recipe week 6: Beets and greensApr 03, 2016 5:55 am - If you typically cut the stems and leaves off your beets and discard them, you are missing out. They complement one another in flavor and nutrition. The leaves of the be...
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Fittest Loser Tip of the Week: Saving grocery moneyApr 03, 2016 5:11 am - Groceries can be expensive, and trying to save money is often time-consuming (e.g. cutting coupons and making multiple trips to the store to avoid waste). One easy way t...
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Couch to 5K Week 7 tip: Improve your running formApr 03, 2016 5:00 am - This week's workout: Walk 1 min/Run 9 mins for 30 minutes Here are some tips to help you improve your running form. Better form will help you use less energy and b...
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Spring clean your dietApr 02, 2016 7:00 am - With spring finally here, it's time to give your diet a thorough cleaning. Changing the types of foods you eat can help your body rid toxins and absorb new nutrients - g...