Health and Fitness
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How McHenry County groups worked to vaccinate the homelessAug 22, 2021 1:00 am - Collaboration among different McHenry County organizations has helped to vaccinate the local homeless population against COVID-19, as cases continue to rise. “The county...
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Eyes and teeth are windows to your overall healthAug 21, 2021 11:00 pm - Are you keeping an eye on your eyes and teeth? Whether you realize it or not, both are important to your overall health. Let's start with eyes. A comprehensive vision ex...
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Can some people learn to 'let go' of their grief?Aug 21, 2021 7:00 am - A while back I thought I was ready to let go of grief, at least some of it. And I started to draft about the possibility of doing so. But I didn't finish it, because I r...
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Former coach's presentation in St. Charles aims to raise awareness of mental healthAug 20, 2021 6:00 am - Mark Potter admits he had a "cloud over my head" with no idea how to get out from under that feeling. This happens to those suffering from anxiety and depression, but Po...
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Mask mandate inside suburban Cook County public places restarts MondayAug 20, 2021 1:00 am - Masks will once again be required at all indoor public settings in suburban Cook County starting Monday. And many Cook County employees will be required to be vaccinated...
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Illinois records highest single-day COVID-19 case total since JanuaryAug 20, 2021 1:00 am - The number of new COVID-19 cases reported in a single day in Illinois reached 4,904 Friday, the highest since late January. COVID-19 hospitalizations also cleared a somb...
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North Shore dad raises nearly $310K for EastersealsAug 19, 2021 11:00 pm - Brad Serot of Winnetka, vice chairman at CBRE, has a 7-year-old daughter, Ava, who has epilepsy and cerebral palsy. He will soon be participating in the Triple Bypass Cy...
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No credible link between COVID-19 vaccine and infertilityAug 19, 2021 11:00 pm - Q: Is there any truth that the three current COVID-19 vaccines may cause infertility? I've been told that some of the OB-GYN doctors in my area are advising younger adul...
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Nearsightedness in kids on the rise, but more options exist to manage itAug 19, 2021 11:00 pm - Myopia, or nearsightedness — when objects far away appear blurry — is one of the most common vision conditions in the world, affecting about 1 in 3 people. It's also the...
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Golf for HD raises funds for Huntington's disease research, patient programsAug 19, 2021 6:00 am - Imagine having the symptoms of ALS, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's all at the same time. That's what it is like for people who have Huntington's disease. While symptoms of ...