Health and Fitness
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As DuPage, McHenry reach 'substantial' risk level, mask alert called 'inevitable' in suburbsJul 28, 2021 1:00 am - Medical experts say it's only a matter of time before suburban COVID-19 transmission rises to the level at which face coverings are advised in all public indoor location...
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Geneva sports psychologist calls Simone Biles' Olympic decision 'extremely courageous'Jul 28, 2021 1:00 am - The moment Simone Biles announced she was exiting the team and all-around women's gymnastics competitions at the Tokyo Olympics, the six-time medalist changed the conver...
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'OK not to be OK': Mental health takes top role at Olympics
Jul 27, 2021 11:00 pm - TOKYO - For decades, they were told to shake it off or toughen up - to set aside the doubt, or the demons, and focus on the task at hand: winning. Dominating. Getting it...
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Seniors rediscover joys of biking thanks to trishaws piloted by Cycling Without Age volunteersJul 27, 2021 6:00 am - Seniors rediscover joys of biking thanks to trishaws piloted by Cycling Without Age volunteers
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Two-time 'American Ninja Warrior' contestant teams with former client to open gym in PalatineJul 27, 2021 5:30 am - A two-time “American Ninja Warrior” TV show competitor and his former client-turned-business partner have opened a gym in Palatine that is all about positivity and creat...
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These suburban hospitals rank among the state's best in new rankingsJul 27, 2021 1:00 am - Several suburban hospitals, including Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Edward Hospital in Naperville and Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Gro...
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CDC recommends masks indoors in U.S. where cases surging
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Pritzker signs bills expanding access to mental health careJul 26, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois residents will soon have greater access to mental health services under measures Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Friday. Starting Jan. 1, most ...
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Pritzker considering mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for state employees as case counts riseJul 26, 2021 1:00 am - New COVID-19 cases continued their rise in Illinois over the weekend as calls to make vaccinations mandatory grow louder and gain more traction. The Illinois Department ...
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Harper offers Cannabis Science and Therapeutics programJul 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Kiana Hughes knows there's a need for quality cannabis education in Illinois. She hears it from local dispensary owners, who are unsatisfied with new hires' knowledge. S...