Health and Fitness
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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 ...
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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...