Health and Fitness
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Lake Barrington sets limits on medical marijuana dispensariesFeb 07, 2014 11:00 am - The Lake Barrington village board this week voted to limit the location of any potential medical marijuana cultivation and distribution centers to a small industrial por...
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Quinn announces Barrington Rd. interchange fundingFeb 07, 2014 10:30 am - Gov. Pat Quinn, U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth and many other elected and appointed officials were in Hoffman Estates Friday morning for the announcement of a $68 million fun...
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McHenry Co. Health Dept. offers health screenings the first Wednesday of the monthFeb 07, 2014 1:01 am - Do you know your numbers? Your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and body mass index numbers are key indicators of your risk for chronic disease. For $25, the Mc...
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Learn about advancements in the treatment of heart defectsFeb 07, 2014 12:01 am - Centegra Health System will offer a free lecture this month about the latest advancements in heart defect treatments. Dr. Elizabeth Retzer, a board-certified interventio...
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Sign up for preview run for Run Wild 5KFeb 06, 2014 10:00 pm - Don't miss this summer training opportunity for the fall Run Wild - Race for Open Space 5K. Come out for a free preview run from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Hicko...
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Health, wellness fairs:Feb 06, 2014 5:19 pm - Advocate Condell Medical Center’s Centre Clubs will host two free community health and wellness fairs in February. They are: Monday, Feb. 17, 8 to 11 a.m. at the Centre ...
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Help Grayslake boy battling brain cancerFeb 06, 2014 12:20 pm - The family of Joseph Dominic Cambio, 13, of Grayslake has worked with the youcaring.com website to provide information about his treatment for brain cancer and fundraisi...
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Hanover Twp. hosts presentation on heart healthFeb 05, 2014 3:07 pm - The Hanover Township Office of Community Health will host a presentation on heart-friendly recipes on Feb. 24. The free event, held in recognition of American Heart Mont...
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BACOA program takes proactive approach to diabetesFeb 04, 2014 12:44 pm - A healthy lifestyle is the best step toward managing diabetes or pre-diabetes. The Barrington Area Council on Aging, in partnership with AgeOptions and The Garlands of B...
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FDA launching anti-smoking campaign aimed at youthFeb 04, 2014 8:08 am - WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is using ads that depict yellow teeth and wrinkled skin to show the nation’s at-risk youth the costs associated with cigare...