Health and Fitness
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Sign up for St. Hugh of Lincoln's blood drive July 21Jul 04, 2022 11:00 pm - On Thursday, July 21, St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church in Elgin is partnering with Versiti Blood Center to host a blood drive. It will be 3 to 7 p.m. in the church ...
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Naperville orthodontist pioneers breakthrough in orthodonticsJul 04, 2022 11:00 pm - Naperville, IL - Since 1849, jaw surgery has been the only option for adult patients with severe bite discrepancies, such as a significant underbite, crossbite, open bit...
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Dementia Caregiver Training Just Got More RealJul 04, 2022 11:00 pm - Close your eyes. Muffle your ears. Lay down to sleep. Then imagine you are shaken awake and told to get up for the day. You need your glasses, your hearing aids, your ro...
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Redheads may need more anesthesiaJul 03, 2022 7:00 am - Q: When I told my dentist that I'm having knee surgery this summer, she said to be sure the surgeon knows my hair is naturally red and not dyed. She said redheads respon...
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Be mindful of the sun and heat when you are active outdoorsJul 03, 2022 7:00 am - Be mindful of the sun and heat when you are active outdoors
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What to know about COVID vaccination for kids under 5Jul 02, 2022 7:00 am - On Friday, June 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 5, with the ...
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After a death, the changes are dauntingJul 02, 2022 6:00 am - Here we are, another big holiday, the Fourth of July. A big occasion for the gathering of family and friends, probably at a backyard barbecue. But for the bereaved, ever...
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Elgin woman turns tragedy into mission to promote mental wellness - with goatsJul 02, 2022 5:00 am - Danielle Kerr of Elgin firmly believes in taking something bad and turning it into something good. So when she and her husband, Brad, experienced the worst moment of the...
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Five ways to promote brain health, slow cognitive declineJun 30, 2022 11:00 pm - As Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month in June wraps up, the Alzheimer's Association is encouraging all Americans to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors that can help redu...
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Richard G. Muench honored for lifetime service to hearing researchJun 29, 2022 11:00 pm - The American Hearing Research Foundation recently recognized outgoing Chairman of the Board Richard G. Muench for 38 years of service dedicated to advancing discoveries ...