Health and Fitness
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Run for The Mind and Color Run help local groups educate about mental health, addictionMay 25, 2023 6:00 am - Run for The Mind and Color Run help local groups educate about mental health, addiction
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Could losing weight actually be dangerous?May 24, 2023 11:00 pm - Could losing weight be dangerous? That appears to be the conclusion of a study by U.S. and Australian researchers published April 10. Having studied more than 19,000 peo...
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Renowned dementia educator coming to BarringtonMay 22, 2023 11:00 pm - This World Alzheimer's Day (Sept. 21), local nonprofit Bacoa is hosting an all-day educational seminar titled "Bacoa Presents Teepa Snow: Shining a Positive Light on Dem...
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'It's not sexual. It's anatomy': Deer Park urologist goes 'down below' on reality TVMay 22, 2023 5:30 am - Dr. Fenwa Milhouse may have gained some national fame as the star of a reality TV show, but the suburban urologist hopes to share the spotlight with a world that is too ...
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Is 'concierge' medical care for you?May 21, 2023 7:00 am - Greater interest in personalized medicine, an aging population and increased emphasis on preventive health care are fueling the rise of concierge medicine. In this healt...
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How to manage your kids' summer snackingMay 21, 2023 7:00 am - With summer break right around the corner, many families will experience a shift in routine. For nearly nine months out of the year, those who are used to their days and...
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Weigh benefits of statins with potential rise in glucose levelsMay 20, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I read that when you take statins, it raises blood glucose levels to a prediabetes or diabetes level. How do statins work? My blood glucose is a bit high, and I'm wor...
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Is a certain 'place' important to feel a loved one's spirit ?May 20, 2023 6:00 am - The first time I heard mention of someone who felt the spirit of a loved one being around, we were at a friend's house for dinner. It was many years ago. I think I was a...
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Mental Health Awareness Month at Monarch LandingMay 18, 2023 11:00 pm - Everything is in place to help achieve and/or maintain mental wellness. The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The goal of this designation is to provide edu...
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IDOT mapping tool helps identify unsafe locations for cyclists to travelMay 18, 2023 6:00 am - IDOT mapping tool helps identify unsafe locations for cyclists to travel