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Sunday, September 22, 2019

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Woodridge resident Heather Zeigler has completed every Fox Valley Marathon since its inception in 2010.

How Fox Valley Marathon participants stay motivated

On Sunday morning, roughly 3,000 runners will take off in downtown St. Charles for the 10th annual Fox Valley Marathon, Half Marathon and Final Fall 20. And they'll all have their own reasons for doing it.
Saranello’s in Wheeling will be serving a bounty of Rosh Hashanah dishes Sunday and Monday, Sept. 29-30.

Restaurants fete Jewish New Year with special Rosh Hashanah dinners

Happy New Year! For those who celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year holiday includes festive meals featuring sweet delicacies. Starting at sundown Sunday, Sept. 29, some suburban restaurants are hosting special dinners to celebrate.
If your child comes to you about bullying, you should take it seriously, says Jacqueline A. Rhew, Amita clinical consultant. As a parent, your first responsibility is to keep your child safe.

What to do if you think your child is being bullied

If your child comes to you about bullying, take that seriously. Most schools have a procedure for handling claims that a student is being bullied, and it usually is best to start there.
Some young adults continue to see their pediatricians well into their 20s.

When is it time to move on from your pediatrician?

When are you too old to still see your pediatrician? The American Academy of Pediatrics says "the age of transition" should be based not on a number, but on the patient's individual needs.
Cubs legend Ron Santo, right, became a friend of Naperville’s Michael Molinaro, left, through annual walks to raise money for research into Type 1 diabetes. This year, Molinaro will pinch-hit for Santo, who died in 2010, by cutting the ribbon to start the walk in Warrenville.
Constable: Suburbanite with diabetes pinch-hits for Santo, 'my hero'
With today being the last regular season home game at Wrigley Field, I'm reminded of how Chicago Cubs legend Ron Santo could be counted on most seasons to raise money every fall for research into a cure for Type 1 diabetes, instead of having to broadcast postseason games.
Bicyclists who were wearing helmets when accidents occurred generally had less severe injuries, spent less time hospitalized, and were less likely to have died as a result of the accident, research shows.
Only 22 percent of bicyclists in severe accidents were wearing helmets
Although head injuries from biking accidents can be severe, most adults don't wear helmets. Only 22 percent of adults seriously injured while biking were using a helmet at the time of their accident, according to information from the National Trauma Data Bank.
Retired Northwest Community Hospital CEO Malcolm “Mac” MacCoun, left, speaks with Dr. Philip Lobo at Saturday night’s 60th anniversary gala at the Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg. MacCoun, who led the hospital for more than 20 years, credited the medical staff and committed board members with buying into the hospital’s vision for growth.
Northwest Community Hospital's 60th anniversary gala raises money for cancer care
Officials with Northwest Community Hospital described Saturday night's 60th anniversary gala as historic. Even before guests arrived, the event had raised more than $1 million to launch its cancer care capital campaign.
At 79 years old, Bill Rex of Geneva has run 544 marathons and has his sights set on 550 by the time he turns 80 in January.
79-year-old Geneva man has run 544 marathons. His favorite? 'The last one I finished.'
At 79 years old, Bill Rex of Geneva has run 544 marathons, and he has no intention of slowing down. With races lined up through the end of the year, he'll make it to at least 550 by the time he turns 80 in January. But he's not worried about meeting any specific milestones.
The Village Vintner in Algonquin is hosting a fundraiser Sept. 29 to support employee April Taylor of Gilberts, center. Her husband, Greg, left, has been battling health issues since he was admitted to the hospital July 31. They also have a 10-year-old daughter, Trinity.
Algonquin restaurant holding fundraiser for employee's family facing health issues
Stress, chaos and uncertainty have overtaken Gilberts resident April Taylor's life since her husband was admitted to the hospital July 31. Now, her co-workers at the Village Vintner Winery, Brewery & Restaurant are stepping in to help.
At last year’s Starry Night Walk to Cure Pediatric Brain Tumors, more than 900 participants combined to raise about $160,000 to fund research and support families of children battling tumors. This year’s event is Sunday, Sept. 22.
Starry Night Walk Sunday supports kids battling brain tumors
The Starry Night Walk to Cure Childhood Brain Tumors returns Sunday, Sept. 22, as nearly 1,000 people are expected to converge on Arlington International Racecourse to support children battling pediatric brain tumors.
New guidelines advise against a daily aspirin for most people at low or moderate risk for heart disease.
Millions of Americans take aspirin daily, but some probably shouldn't
Millions of Americans take low-dose aspirin daily without a doctor's advice. However, the daily use of aspirin by those without cardiovascular issues runs counter to current medical guidelines,
Women are three times more likely to suffer from migraines than men.
New therapies offer hope to migraine sufferers
Q: I hate having migraines. The pain is brutal, they knock me down for days and everyone thinks I'm just having a bad headache. Why do they happen? Can you tell me about any new therapies?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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