Health and Fitness
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Buying multivitamins? You're wasting your money, Northwestern doctors say.Jun 22, 2022 1:00 am - Saying there's no magic bullet in a vitamin or dietary supplement to make us healthy, Northwestern Medicine scientists support an independent panel's new guidelines that...
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Support the Cary-Grove Masonic Lodge #1157 Blood Drive in JuneJun 21, 2022 11:00 pm - There is still time left and the need is even greater. The Cary Grove Masonic Lodge is supporting the urgent need for blood donations. In the month of June, you can ...
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Free June 29, Webinar at 2 pm featuring Patient Advocate Teri Dreher, RNJun 21, 2022 11:00 pm - Healthcare concerns? Attend the free webinar on June 29th at 2:00 pm, "Securing Better Healthcare through Self-advocacy: How to Deal with Doctors, Hospitals, Medical Bil...
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Biking columnist offers his top 10 tips for safely cycling soloJun 21, 2022 6:00 am - Biking columnist offers his top 10 tips for safely cycling solo
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Sherman nurse midwife debunks four mythsJun 20, 2022 11:00 pm - What do you know about midwives? Maybe you've heard they only assist with natural homebirths. Or maybe you've heard they exclusively work with pregnant women. There are ...
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Get free vision, hearing tests Wednesday in AuroraJun 20, 2022 1:00 am - Daily Herald report The Aurora Noon Lions Club will host free vision and hearing screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Auro...
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Son honors father with sunflower donation to Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehab HospitalJun 19, 2022 11:00 pm - Tim Flannery was told he may never walk again after a devastating motorcycle accident in July 2021. Today, the Joliet man is on his feet with a walker and determined to ...
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Life after stroke: Survivors supporting survivors with Sherman programJun 19, 2022 11:00 pm - Stroke survivors often face life-altering effects that can damage or limit their body as well as their mind. In addition to physical challenges such as paralysis, weakne...
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U.S. opens COVID vaccine to little kids; shots begin this week
Jun 19, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK - The U.S. on Saturday opened COVID-19 vaccines to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The shots will become available this week, expanding the nation's vaccin...
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Some hard truths about men's healthJun 19, 2022 7:00 am - We're in the middle of Men's Health Month, a national observance each June with the goal to raise awareness about health care for men — young and old — and encourage the...