Health and Fitness
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Five things to know about life without masks Feb. 28Feb 14, 2022 4:30 am - If COVID-19 hospitalizations and other metrics continue to improve, Illinoisans will be able to enter indoor public spaces without face masks on Feb. 28, with some excep...
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Mask-optional policies questioned as children and teens lead in new Illinois COVID-19 casesFeb 14, 2022 12:00 am - Children and teenagers represent the lion's share of new COVID-19 cases, Illinois Department of Public Health data showed Monday. Since Jan. 3, the state has reported 21...
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Small amount of caffeine OK in pregnancyFeb 13, 2022 6:00 am - Q: I'm pregnant, and just like last time, random strangers feel it's OK to comment on what I eat and drink. Is it true a little coffee is OK when you're pregnant? My wee...
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Valentine's Day advice for a healthy relationshipFeb 13, 2022 6:00 am - Here's a nagging question: How can you help a loved one without nagging? The word "nag" actually comes from 19th century German and Scandinavian words meaning to "gnaw" ...
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There's a healthy thrill in the chill: Winter Olympics inspires people to get outside and have funFeb 12, 2022 10:00 pm - Watching what Olympic athletes can do on snow and ice might have you thinking about trying some cold weather activity yourself. And a glance at the thermometer might qui...
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Resetting gut microbiome is a long-term projectFeb 12, 2022 12:00 pm - Q: I have been stress eating during the pandemic. That includes plenty of junk food, unfortunately, and I've gained 15 pounds. I'm sure it has been bad for my gut microb...
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What parents need to know about eating disordersFeb 12, 2022 6:00 am - With the new year, many of us have resolved to lose unwanted weight. We'll try fad diets, workout to extremes and obsess over the numbers on our scales. So, it's probabl...
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Can a medical alert device help you age in place?Feb 12, 2022 6:00 am - Older and disabled adults who live on their own value their independence, but that independence may come with a cost: The inability to summon help in case of sudden illn...
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Likely both your first and last Valentine's Days evoke emotionsFeb 12, 2022 6:00 am - On one of the last Valentine Days I spent with my dear husband, we went to our favorite Italian Dominick's Restaurante and had a special dessert after a lovely dinner — ...
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During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activitiesFeb 11, 2022 5:00 am - During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activities