Health and Fitness
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Self-advocacy 101 and a free webinar to learn moreApr 03, 2022 7:00 am - Many of us seem to have a love/hate relationship with the U.S. health care system. We appreciate the many medical breakthroughs that allow us to live longer, happier liv...
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Take a hike! How to reap the many health benefits of walkingApr 03, 2022 7:00 am - When it comes to personal health and fitness, “move it or lose it” remains a worthwhile axiom to follow. And one of the best ways to “move it” is to stand up, step outsi...
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A guide to seasonal allergies in kidsApr 02, 2022 7:00 am - Signs of spring have officially arrived, meaning two things are likely right around the corner: warmer weather and seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies affect roughly ...
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To be truly loved invokes a feeling that lasts foreverApr 02, 2022 6:00 am - Luckily there are many types of love in the world. And hopefully love is a big part of each person's life - love of parents, of a grandparent, of a child, a sibling, a f...
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COVID-19 update: Hospitalizations up 6.3% from last weekApr 01, 2022 1:00 am - After seeing a steady decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations for the past several weeks, Illinois Department of Public Health officials reported today that the number of p...
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VA Secretary Denis McDonough visits Hines VA HospitalMar 30, 2022 11:00 pm - Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough toured Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital on March 30. McDonough began his visit by meeting with Hines VA leadership ...
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Chicago-area residents offer tips, share benefits for cycling year-roundMar 30, 2022 6:00 am - Chicago-area residents offer tips, share benefits for cycling year-round
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Pandemic's 'Fourth Wave' affects your child's mental healthMar 27, 2022 7:00 am - In two years, COVID-19 completely upended our way of life. As a society, we've been through so much in a short time: masking, isolation, disruption of routines, deaths, ...
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Being in natural light improves mood, increases happinessMar 27, 2022 7:00 am - Q: My company called the employees back to the office, and I'm dreading it. There aren't many windows, and it's all fluorescent lights. Being able to be outdoors while w...
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ER, urgent care or retail clinic? How to chooseMar 27, 2022 7:00 am - More health care options mean more decisions. How do you know whether to seek care at a hospital emergency room versus a free-standing ER? When is an urgent care center ...