Health and Fitness
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Pritzker announces vaccine incentive program for frontline state workersJul 07, 2021 1:00 am - Front-line state workers employed at direct care facilities throughout Illinois are eligible for an array of prizes if they have received at least one dose of the COVID-...
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Donate at blood drive during July 12 Skyline Cruise NightJul 06, 2021 11:00 pm - State Sen. Craig Wilcox (32nd District-McHenry) is partnering with the McHenry Outdoor Theater and Versiti Blood Centers for a blood drive on Monday, July 12, from 4:30 ...
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DuPage Medical Group doctor offers 5 tips to combat motion sicknessJul 06, 2021 11:00 pm - Summertime is often a season of traveling and exploration. Whether you're voyaging by car, train, plane or bus, there's no better feeling than finally reaching your dest...
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Illinois reports no COVID-19 deaths for first time in 475 days, but positivity rate ticks upJul 06, 2021 1:00 am - While it might be worthy of an asterisk, Illinois health officials reported no COVID-19 deaths Monday, the first time that's happened since March 16, 2020. That amounts ...
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Tips for summer safety as outdoor fun returnsJul 04, 2021 7:00 am - Summer is here and we've got a bit more freedom to enjoy it this year. For many kids, it's time to get outside and enjoy summer break. But with the joys of summer come t...
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Rare erythromelalgia causes burning in extremitiesJul 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Q: Could you please address erythromelalgia? I'm told I have this condition, and from everything I've read, the prognosis isn't very uplifting. I've had mild symptoms fo...
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New research suggests evening may be best time to exerciseJul 03, 2021 7:00 am - Q: I always heard the best time to exercise is the morning because it gets your metabolism going. I don't like working out so early, though. What about that new study th...
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Anxiety dreams common for the bereaved, but fortunately not realJul 03, 2021 7:00 am - I had a really weird dream recently. I was in a huge mansion hosting some event with lots of people but the caterers were amateurs - they had not brought enough food. An...
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Healthy diets should include trace amounts of iodineJul 03, 2021 7:00 am - Q: I like trying the different kinds of salt that are available these days, but my grandmother says that unless you use iodized salt, you don't get enough iodine in your...
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How many prescriptions are too many?Jul 03, 2021 7:00 am - There's no question that many medications - like those that reduce blood pressure or cholesterol - have saved lives and kept people healthier longer. But can you have ...