Health and Fitness
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Will FluMist shortage lead to more kids getting shots?Nov 16, 2015 5:00 am - Since the FluMist nasal spray was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2007, millions of children have used it to avoid the painful ouch of the standard flu v...
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Palatine celebrates 35 years of turkey trot racesNov 16, 2015 4:45 am - When the Palatine Park District decided 35 years ago to host a Thanksgiving morning race, I'm sure organizers worried that the idea could be a real turkey (pardon the pu...
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The history of the turkey trot
Nov 16, 2015 4:45 am - For the health-conscious, Thanksgiving can present something of a challenge. Travel, cooking, family - plus all that football to watch - leave little time (or motivation...
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Will teen abuse increase now that marijuana is legal in burbs?Nov 15, 2015 10:00 pm - The opening of medical marijuana dispensaries in the suburbs has some substance abuse prevention experts worried. Will teens get hold of marijuana meant for medical use ...
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Your health: Video games can help kids with ADHDNov 15, 2015 6:18 am - Video games help kids with ADHD Children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) show signs of improvement after playing a videogame for 30 minutes a d...
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Grapeseed extract shows promise in prevention of cancerNov 15, 2015 6:08 am - Albert Einstein once said "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." In regards to the prevention and treatment of cancer, we are discover...
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Free conference to help returning veterans, familiesNov 14, 2015 6:24 am - Veterans returning home face a variety of challenges. To help support these veterans, their families and professionals who treat them, AMITA Health Behavioral Health Ho...
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Schaumburg dentist gives away smiles for free to disabled patientsNov 11, 2015 12:00 am - Dr. A.J. Acierno's Schaumburg dental office was bustling on Friday afternoon with patients getting checkups, cleanings and filings. He and his staff normally close up an...
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West Dundee building targeted for more than a sports complexNov 11, 2015 12:00 am - Corey Kelly envisions Lifezone 360 in West Dundee as much more than a sports complex. Yes, it has space for practices, events and tournaments. Plus, there's the potentia...
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Study: Teen obesity surgery benefits last at least 3 yearsNov 10, 2015 5:00 am - The largest, longest study of teen obesity surgery shows huge weight loss and health gains can last at least three years, and many say it's worth the risks. "I feel awes...