Lifestyle
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Winfield Marine Corps veteran recovers from brain injuries with service dog’s helpJan 20, 2025 10:58 am - The Winfield Marine veteran didn't leave his house for four years due to PTSD and a brain tumor, until connecting with a service dog gave him purpose and landed him on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”
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Carolyn Hax: Pushy mom won’t take ‘busy’ for an answer
Jan 20, 2025 10:24 am - Pushy mom wants to constantly set up playdates in advance even though she has often been told the other family is busy. She clearly isn’t taking the hint. Carolyn Hax says instead of deflecting, just be honest and tell her there will be no scheduled playdates.
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The best of biking in 2024: A look back at the year’s good newsJan 19, 2025 11:57 pm - Along for the Ride columnist Ralph Banasiak takes a look back at some of the best news in biking in 2024.
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Maple Park horse sanctuary at risk of losing home without major donations
Jan 19, 2025 8:35 am - With their farm on the market and a barn full of animals in their care, leaders of Maple Park animal rescue Casey’s Safe Haven are scrambling to raise funds or be faced with an “unthinkable” decision.
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Your mind matters: What you can do to lower your risk for dementia
Jan 19, 2025 8:27 am - About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today’s toll, researchers reported recently. That estimate is based on a new study that found a higher lifetime risk than previously thought.
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Patient advocate: What to ask when considering outpatient surgeryJan 19, 2025 8:26 am - Having cataract surgery? Chances are it will be at a stand-alone ambulatory surgery center. Ditto for joint replacements, tonsillectomies, colonoscopies and other procedures. If an outpatient procedure is in your future, give yourself peace of mind by asking a few questions first.
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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A list of suburban eventsJan 17, 2025 4:35 pm - Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. Upcoming events, celebrations and services will pay tribute to the civil rights leader.
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Proposed rules would require nutrition info, allergen warnings on alcohol labels
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This tender, buttery chicken channels the flavors of a dirty martiniJan 17, 2025 8:17 am - Don’t let Dry January stop you from trying this Dirty Martini Chicken with its delicious flavor, tender meat and buttery olives.
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When it snows, grab the kids, a shovel and make homemade snow conesJan 17, 2025 8:16 am - It only takes a few minutes to make a simple syrup, gather some fresh snow and — voila! — you’ve got homemade snow cones. And yes, it’s fine to eat fresh snow — just be smart in the snow you choose.