Health and Fitness
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'Telling your own story is helpful': Men's Networking Group for those affected by cancer offers support without judgmentNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - Is time on my side or working against me? Can I buy some more of it by arming myself with helpful information and being around positive people facing the same challenge?...
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Practice a SoberGiving this holiday instead of DrinksGivingNov 21, 2023 10:00 pm - In recent years, as the tradition of "DrinksGiving" or "Blackout Wednesday" has gained popularity, so has the recognition of the challenges it poses, especially for indi...
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TFI in Vernon Hills hosts free recovery and pilates classes in DecemberNov 20, 2023 10:00 pm - TFI (formerly The FIT Institute) has opened a new a location in Vernon Hills, at 701 N. Milwaukee Ave. TFI is a privately-owned physical therapy clinic, Pilates studio, ...
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Hampshire resident enjoys special pregame experience at Bulls gameNov 19, 2023 10:00 pm - Advocate Health Care pediatric patient and Hampshire resident Jayden Bernatonis and his guests joined the Chicago Bulls at the United Center Saturday night as they took ...
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How noisy environment can affect how children learn, sleepNov 19, 2023 5:00 am - Many parents know that loud noise can hurt a child's hearing. Very loud sounds — from fireworks or firearms, for example — can cause immediate damage. Using personal lis...
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Baby in the house: Grandchildren are a blessingNov 19, 2023 5:00 am - It's been a long time since there was a baby in my house, or even a toddler! Well, all that changed on Nov. 3. In July I got a telephone call from my dear granddaughter ...
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Ask the Doctors: The basics are more important than biomarkers as you ageNov 19, 2023 5:00 am - Q: What does the term "biological age" refer to? How do you go about figuring out what your biological age is? I will turn 80 at the end of the year, am physically activ...
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Virtual health care is here to stayNov 19, 2023 5:00 am - What we know today as "telemedicine" had its roots back in the 1960s, when NASA needed a way to monitor the well-being of Project Mercury astronauts in flight. It was u...
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Advocate Health Care doctor explains why you should clean your medicine cabinetNov 16, 2023 10:00 pm - When is the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? According to a Consumer Reports study, approximately one-third of Americans haven't cleaned out their medici...
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Progress in childhood cancer has stalled for Blacks and Hispanics, report says
Nov 16, 2023 12:00 am - Advances in childhood cancer are a success story in modern medicine. But in the past decade, those strides have stalled for Black and Hispanic youth, opening a gap in de...