Health and Fitness
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Listen to and check in with your child oftenOct 09, 2022 7:00 am - With school back in session, many parents are experiencing a relief from the summer melee. Children have somewhere to go. Life is more routine. Yet the return to school ...
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Strep's variations make vaccine elusive – so farOct 09, 2022 7:00 am - Q: There are vaccines available for quite a few bacterial diseases and infections, but we still don't have one to protect against strep throat. Is there a reason the pha...
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Like the Brits honoring their queen, give voice to your griefOct 08, 2022 6:00 am - Once in a while, someone asks about your grief who really means it. They want to hear — “How are you feeling?” or “How are you doing?” Should you really talk about your ...
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Dave Heun shares his top spots for a fall walk in the Tri-CitiesOct 07, 2022 6:00 am - Fall has settled in as peak color season brings all of its splendor, making it time to share some of our favorite walking areas and those touted by others. You may see a...
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Illinois ranked 15th in bike-friendly statusOct 07, 2022 6:00 am - Illinois is 15th in the Bicycle Friendly State rankings, but just what does that mean? How does an entire state improve? These are likely to be among the key questions c...
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What you need to know about going to see Sunday's Chicago MarathonOct 07, 2022 1:00 am - A field of around 40,000 people will test their physical endurance and mental fortitude Sunday during the 44th running of the Chicago Marathon. An even larger group of ...
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New COVID-19 cases tick up, vaccination rates spike in Illinois with new boosterOct 07, 2022 1:00 am - The average number of new COVID-19 cases ticked up this week, Illinois Department of Public Health officials reported Friday. The seven-day average was 1,635 compared to...
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New survey suggests little progress against U.S. teen vapingOct 06, 2022 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - The latest government study on teen vaping suggests there's been little progress in keeping e-cigarettes out of the hands of kids. The data seems to show more...
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Moving Day Chicago event aids Parkinson's FoundationOct 05, 2022 11:00 pm - Nearly two years ago, Chicago Cubs national anthem singer John Vincent gained a personal understanding of Parkinson's disease and how it affects patients and families. ...
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Heal Elgin free clinic returns for fourth year Oct. 8-9Oct 05, 2022 1:00 am - The Heal Elgin 2 Day Free Clinic is returning for the fourth year, offering dental, vision, and medical services to patients on a first-come, first-served basis this wee...