Health and Fitness
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'Special like me': Crystal Lake dad gets tattoo just like his 4-year-old daughter's scar
Feb 15, 2022 12:00 am - Matt and Lauren Backe can't heal their 4-year-old daughter's rare congenital heart defects. They can't erase what their daughter, Everly, already has gone through — thre...
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Hospitalizations on track for Feb. 28 lifting of state mask mandateFeb 15, 2022 12:00 am - COVID-19 hospitalization averages dropped by 65% in recent days compared to January, Illinois Department of Public Health data showed Tuesday. The seven-day average for ...
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Suburban Mosaic: Glenview doctor lauded as Outstanding Physician of the YearFeb 14, 2022 4:30 am - "I'm in the business of taking care of people," says Glenview's Paramjit "Romi" Chopra, the recipient of the Outstanding Physician of the Year 2021 award. Chopra, a Sikh...
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Five things to know about life without masks Feb. 28Feb 14, 2022 4:30 am - If COVID-19 hospitalizations and other metrics continue to improve, Illinoisans will be able to enter indoor public spaces without face masks on Feb. 28, with some excep...
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Mask-optional policies questioned as children and teens lead in new Illinois COVID-19 casesFeb 14, 2022 12:00 am - Children and teenagers represent the lion's share of new COVID-19 cases, Illinois Department of Public Health data showed Monday. Since Jan. 3, the state has reported 21...
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Small amount of caffeine OK in pregnancyFeb 13, 2022 6:00 am - Q: I'm pregnant, and just like last time, random strangers feel it's OK to comment on what I eat and drink. Is it true a little coffee is OK when you're pregnant? My wee...
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Valentine's Day advice for a healthy relationshipFeb 13, 2022 6:00 am - Here's a nagging question: How can you help a loved one without nagging? The word "nag" actually comes from 19th century German and Scandinavian words meaning to "gnaw" ...
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There's a healthy thrill in the chill: Winter Olympics inspires people to get outside and have funFeb 12, 2022 10:00 pm - Watching what Olympic athletes can do on snow and ice might have you thinking about trying some cold weather activity yourself. And a glance at the thermometer might qui...
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Resetting gut microbiome is a long-term projectFeb 12, 2022 12:00 pm - Q: I have been stress eating during the pandemic. That includes plenty of junk food, unfortunately, and I've gained 15 pounds. I'm sure it has been bad for my gut microb...
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What parents need to know about eating disordersFeb 12, 2022 6:00 am - With the new year, many of us have resolved to lose unwanted weight. We'll try fad diets, workout to extremes and obsess over the numbers on our scales. So, it's probabl...