Health and Fitness
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'It's been difficult waiting': What to know about Moderna's proposed vaccine for kids under 6Mar 23, 2022 1:00 am - Moderna Inc. announced Wednesday it will soon seek federal authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for kids under age 6, which if granted would close a gap that has exist...
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BACC hosts Women's Wellness Expo & MixerMar 22, 2022 11:00 pm - The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Women's Biz Net will host a Women's Wellness Expo & Mixer from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at The South Barrington Club, 3 Tenni...
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Pritzker: State 'in a good place' with COVID-19 subvariant, but it's closely monitoring trendsMar 21, 2022 1:00 am - With about 25% of new COVID-19 cases in Illinois linked to a highly infectious strain of the virus, health experts are "closely watching" trends although the state is st...
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Scientists explore potential connection between diabetes and COVID-19
Mar 20, 2022 7:00 am - CROWN POINT, Ind. - When their 11-year-old son started losing weight and drinking lots of water, Tabitha and Bryan Balcitis chalked it up to a growth spurt and advice fr...
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Older adults are more susceptible to hypothermiaMar 20, 2022 7:00 am - Q: Is it true it's dangerous for older adults to spend time outside in cold weather? Why would that be? I'm 73 years old and have enjoyed cross-country skiing this winte...
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Basking in the sunshine as the days grow longerMar 19, 2022 7:30 am - There is a reason why our cats and dogs bask in sunbeams coming through the window on cool days. Simply, it makes them feel better. Well, I think this is true for many p...
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What to consider when deciding if your child should wear a maskMar 19, 2022 7:00 am - New COVID-19 guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlines when communities and families should wear face masks. Even in areas where mask guideli...
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Along for the ride: Shake off winter doldrums with bike paths featuring colorful murals, sculpturesMar 18, 2022 6:00 am - Winter's dull grays getting you down? Colorfully scenic rides don't have to wait for spring's splashy palette. More bike routes than I imagined retain an energizing, vis...
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Bell Works in Hoffman Estates adds Barrington gym as tenantMar 18, 2022 1:00 am - Personal trainer Gina Kaiser of Barrington will be relocating her 2-year-old It Gym from her hometown to Bell Works Chicagoland in the redeveloped former AT&T headquarte...
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Brick by brick: Wauconda man collects Lego sets for area hospitals so kids can just be kidsMar 17, 2022 6:00 am - Adam Petraglia has always loved Legos. He would spend hours in his Lake Zurich basement as a boy letting his imagination run wild. “Legos are a toy I am very passionate ...