Health and Fitness
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How to choose and use the right bicycleMar 26, 2022 7:00 am - How to choose and use the right bike
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We must be willing to learn new tricksMar 26, 2022 6:00 am - There is a well-known saying, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." Well, as it turns out, old dogs (and cats) can learn new tricks, and new behaviors. This is well d...
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State closing down 10 COVID-19 testing sites as demand dropsMar 25, 2022 1:00 am - The state will close its 10 COVID-19 community testing sites, including all suburban locations, on March 31 as demand plummets and at-home options expand, the Illinois D...
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Caring in Action: Shelter, Inc. works to end the cycle of child abuse, create safe homes for allMar 24, 2022 6:00 am - Every child deserves to grow up in a loving home. But every day there are kids who are abused by their parents or another family member, whether physically or emotionall...
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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...