Health and Fitness
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Mindfulness worked as well for anxiety as drug in studyNov 12, 2022 5:00 am - Mindfulness meditation appears to work as well as a standard drug to treat anxiety. That's according to the first head-to-head comparison of the two options. The study t...
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How to keep kids safe during flu seasonNov 11, 2022 10:00 pm - As temperatures start to drop, Illinois families know they're about to face a familiar season full of sneezes and coughs, with peak flu season occurring between December...
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Illinois hospitals averaging 1,100-plus COVID patients daily this weekNov 11, 2022 12:00 am - Illinois hospitals treated an average of 1,108 COVID-19 patients each day over the past week, according to records from the Illinois Department of Public Health. That's ...
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Community members come out for annual Bike the Ridge ride in EvanstonNov 10, 2022 5:00 am - While Mother Nature dazzled us with her fall palette, Chicago area biking boasted its own collage of recent activity with community rides, trail development and an e-bik...
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Survey: Trails, nature areas high on Schaumburg Park District residents' wish listNov 09, 2022 10:00 pm - More than nine out of 10 Schaumburg Park District households rate their local parks as excellent or good, according to the results of a recent independent survey. That's...
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John Robert Wiltgen Defies Odds in Battle with Type 1 DiabetesNov 07, 2022 10:00 pm - According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) diabetes causes more deaths each year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Roughly 500,000,000 people worldwide are...
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Inspyr Studio celebrates 5th anniversary and open house Nov. 12Nov 06, 2022 10:00 pm - The public is invited to celebrate Inspyr Studio's 5th anniversary as a Boutique Fitness Company at an open house party from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the studio...
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Gallstones the result of hard bile depositsNov 06, 2022 6:00 am - Q: I had stabs of pain in the upper right side of my abdomen one day, so I did a telehealth session. The nurse said it might be gallstones and to see my doctor if it rep...
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Holiday tips for families with children who have developmental differencesNov 06, 2022 6:00 am - The holiday season is a busy time of year. Daily routines change between time away from school and work, gatherings and traveling. To be sure, holidays may be even more ...
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Cook County launches campaign to boost vaccination ratesNov 06, 2022 12:00 am - With Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching, along with an expected rise in cases of COVID, seasonal flu and RSV, Cook County is trying to get ahead of the wave by la...