Health and Fitness
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Biden aims to reduce cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years
Feb 02, 2022 12:00 am - President Joe Biden is committing to reduce the cancer death rate by 50% - a new goal for the "moonshot" initiative against the disease that was announced in 2016 when h...
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Public health officials renew vaccination push as case surge wanesFeb 01, 2022 12:00 am - Public health officials are once again pushing for greater COVID-19 vaccine uptake as the surge in cases brought on by the omicron variant starts to diminish. Chicago De...
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During cold weather, some bike clubs switch to indoor gatherings, alternate activitiesFeb 01, 2022 12:00 am -
During winter many bike clubs get camaraderie without the cold with Zero Mile Rides (or ZMRs)
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Oakton Black History Month focus is mental healthJan 31, 2022 10:00 pm - Community members are welcome to join Oakton Community College throughout February for events and activities celebrating Black History Month. These special events inclu...
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Omicron amps up concerns about long COVID and its causes
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January ends as Illinois' second deadliest month of pandemicJan 31, 2022 12:00 am - Nearly 3,000 COVID-19 deaths were recorded in Illinois in January, making it the second-deadliest month the state has experienced during the pandemic. Illinois Departmen...
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Illinois COVID-19 hospitalizations down 26% from last weekJan 31, 2022 12:00 am - State health officials Monday reported 3,870 COVID-19 patients were being treated in hospitals throughout Illinois, a 26.1% decline from a week ago. Of those hospitalize...
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Study suggests black beans may improve insulin sensitivityJan 30, 2022 6:00 am - Q: I just heard on the news that black beans are considered to be some kind of miracle food. What makes them so special? A: The headlines about the benefits of black bea...
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Heart and mind are a two-way streetJan 30, 2022 6:00 am - February means Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, Presidents Day and, for the past 57 years, Heart Month. This year our annual observance of Heart Month is more important t...
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Is the ongoing pandemic affecting your child's mental health?Jan 29, 2022 10:00 pm - As we are entering the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we're seeing the impact of this collective trauma on our mental health. Adolescents have been hit particularl...