Lifestyle
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Compartment syndrome refers to pressure buildup in musclesNov 11, 2023 9:00 am - Q: What is compartment syndrome, and how does it happen? I developed this following an embolism from hip replacement surgery. I had eight days on wound vacuum-assisted c...
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The family home can hold memories that last a lifetimeNov 11, 2023 8:00 am - For many of us, our old childhood homes mean a lot. Whether a house, an apartment, or a lake cabin. Especially if it was a happy home life. There are lots of family lake...
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Celebrities give a boost to more menopause discussionsNov 11, 2023 6:00 am - Pop culture depictions of puberty are common. TV, movies, books and music all frequently showcase the tumult of tweens coming of age. Until recently, the same could not ...
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Practice kindness during the holidaysNov 11, 2023 5:00 am - The longer the 21st century goes on, the more it seems we need to show kindness, to ourselves and others. That may seem Pollyanna-ish given the miseries people are exper...
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Suburban Skyview: Evening shadows follow a football team through stretchesNov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Football teams are big. There can be more than 100 players in uniform on game night. In Illinois high school football, players come in every shape and size, every level ...
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Plumber out of his league with mold issueNov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Q: Our plumber says we have mold in the crawl space beneath our home. This is surprising because the house is only two years old. According to the plumber, the mold is c...
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There's a movement to 'leave the leaves' in gardens and lawns. Should you do it?
Nov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Unless you've been living under a pile of leaves, you've no doubt heard about the "Leave the Leaves" movement that's been gaining in popularity in recent years. The idea...
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Have some fun with forcing or layering bulbsNov 11, 2023 5:00 am - Certain bulbs, such as daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and crocuses, are excellent for forcing in pots in a greenhouse or home. They need to be chilled for six to 10 weeks ...
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How Liberty Prairie Farm Store in Grayslake intends to invigorate local food marketNov 11, 2023 4:30 am - The Liberty Prairie Farm Store debuts Saturday in Grayslake with a bounty of organic vegetables and other locally-sourced products. But there's more to the business than...
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Gavin Rossdale celebrates 3 decades of Bush songs with a greatest hits album, 'Loaded'