Health and Fitness
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'Everybody struggles': Neuqua Valley students discuss mental health with surgeon general, UnderwoodApr 18, 2022 1:00 am - Near the end of a conversation with Neuqua Valley High School students, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy asked the students to place their right hands on their hear...
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Clean out that medicine cabinet — but do it safelyApr 17, 2022 7:00 am - If disposing of expired and unneeded medications is part of your regular spring cleaning ritual, it's very important to safely and responsibly dispose of drugs and medic...
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The pandemic's ripple effects on health have begunApr 17, 2022 7:00 am - For more than two years, COVID-19's direct harm has been visible in overflowing intensive care wards and grim statistics. Now, some of its indirect effects are coming in...
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How to talk to children about the war in UkraineApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - The war in Ukraine is distressing to all of us. Children and teens are wondering what has happened and what may happen next. Like adults, they are better able to cope wi...
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New study suggests resistance training helps sleepApr 16, 2022 7:00 am - Q: I sometimes have trouble sleeping. I've tried running, which helps with stress, but not with sleep. My husband says he just heard on the news that weightlifting is su...
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Family photos show the passing of time, joy of lifeApr 16, 2022 6:00 am - I have lots and lots of family photos around the house. The TV room is a veritable gallery of family photographs. I have several TVs, but this is the room where I watch ...
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'We are forever grateful': Happy 3rd birthday to Greta, 15 months after she got a new heartApr 16, 2022 1:00 am - Greta Zilch celebrated her third birthday much like any other toddler. Her family and friends got together for a princess-themed party Saturday at her grandparents' home...
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How Ride Illinois helps develop local bike paths and educational programsApr 15, 2022 6:00 am - Except for pathways laid down by native wildlife and their Indigenous hunters, our complex Illinois transportation network has depended on planning. Same is true for man...
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Unlicensed Downers Grove dentist charged with theft for charging, treating peopleApr 15, 2022 1:00 am - A former Downers Grove dentist has been charged with wire fraud and theft, alleging she continued to take people's money and treat them after her license was revoked. Di...
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Over $12,000 donated to Jesse Brown VA veterans in drive-through baby showerApr 14, 2022 11:00 pm - Over $12,000 in newborn items were donated to female veterans and shared at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago on Saturday, April 2. Twenty-four expectant female v...