Health and Fitness
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Being frozen 'to death' saved this man's life
Feb 15, 2016 5:00 am - Don Smith saw the boots first, just the toes, peeking out from a drift of snow along the side of the empty road. He brought his car to a stop, clambered out into the ear...
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Cold therapy's advocates are skating on thin ice
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Learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease at free NCH lectureFeb 14, 2016 10:00 pm - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 15, 2016) - Have you ever had a question about your heart health, but were afraid to ask? Now you have a chance to learn more about you...
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Negative thoughts toward aging can affect your health, cognitionFeb 14, 2016 10:00 pm - We all grow old, but our mood can affect our quality of life in our senior years, according to a recent study. Research from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging at Tri...
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Depression after a stroke can be successfully treatedFeb 13, 2016 6:18 am - Q: My mother had a stroke that weakened one side of her body. But the bigger problem right now is her depression. Can that be treated, or is it caused by irreversible br...
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Tired of treadmills? Don't underestimate the elliptical
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Could a 'leaky gut' be the cause of migraine headaches?Feb 12, 2016 10:00 pm - One of the most of the most interesting areas of medical research involves the relationship between our bacteria and our bowels. What we are discovering is that there i...
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Long Grove woman speaking out about rare heart conditionFeb 11, 2016 12:00 am - Sarah Pazzol did the right things to lead a heart-healthy life, including regular exercise, eating right and listening to her body. Despite all that, five years ago whil...
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Book explores whether the moon affects human behavior
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Abbott brings 'salted decadence' bars to crowded snack aisleFeb 09, 2016 12:00 am - Abbott Laboratories, the world's largest maker of heart stents and adult nutritional beverages, is doubling down on the crowded $6.2 billion U.S. snack market with a lin...