Health and Fitness
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Chicago takes unique approach to fight concussionsMar 09, 2011 10:00 pm - CHICAGO — Keep kids with concussions off the field, or your school could be forced to pay up. Chicago's City Council is sending that threat through an ordinance that co...
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FDA approves first new drug for lupus in 56 yearsMar 08, 2011 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first new drug to treat lupus since 1955, a milestone that medical experts say could prompt development o...
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Illinois marks Nutrition Month in MarchMar 07, 2011 10:00 pm - Eating healthy is the focus in Illinois in March. The state Department of Human Services says it wants residents to lead a healthier lifestyle during Nutrition Month. Th...
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Officials warn about colored contact lenses salesMar 07, 2011 10:00 pm - State officials are warning Illinoisans that buying colored contact lenses from unlicensed eye care professionals puts them at risk of eye infections, scratches on their...
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Meditation may give brain a relaxing boostMar 06, 2011 11:00 pm - They are the simplest instructions in the world: Sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes, clear your mind and try to focus on the present moment. Yet I am confide...
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Reading food labels brings a lot to the tableMar 06, 2011 10:00 pm - Reading the food label on foods before you buy them is like interviewing potential employees before deciding to hire them. What are your strengths and weaknesses? Why sh...
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Delnor promoting Sleep Awareness WeekMar 06, 2011 1:00 am - Daily Herald report The majority of American adults don’t get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep a night. And at least 40 million Americans suffer from some s...
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Trainers evaluate Fittest Loser contestantsMar 06, 2011 1:00 am - The relationship between a personal trainer and a client is a little bit like a therapist and a patient. It's also a little bit like a drill sergeant and a new recruit. ...
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New exercise routine a ball of troubleMar 05, 2011 11:00 pm - Meet my nemesis. It looks innocent enough, but trust me it's trouble. What, you may ask, is so intimidating about a cushy half-round of a blue ball perched on a solid p...
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Home remedies for toenail fungus, constipationMar 05, 2011 10:00 pm - Q. In a recent column, you referred to two possible cures for toenail fungus other than menthol salve. One was an over-the-counter product, and the other was a soaki...