Health and Fitness
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Researchers look for COVID, Alzheimer's linksAug 07, 2021 7:00 am - Researchers are trying to unravel why some COVID-19 survivors suffer “brain fog” and other problems that can last for months, and new findings suggest some worrisome ove...
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What to know before taking a lengthy car trip with a babyAug 07, 2021 7:00 am - With vaccines easing the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of families are planning trips again. But because younger children can't get the vaccines yet, many parents are opting ...
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The 'first year' is filled with days that are a struggleAug 07, 2021 6:00 am - The “first year” is usually very difficult. That is, the first year after the death of a beloved spouse, partner, parent, child, sibling or close friend. It is often an ...
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How Wheeling police are working to better assist nonverbal residentsAug 06, 2021 5:30 am - A new Wheeling Police Department program aims to help officers and firefighters better assist people who have limited or no verbal skills because of autism, dementia or ...
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Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care Centers expand virtual visit hoursAug 05, 2021 11:00 pm - As a result of their success with virtual visits throughout the pandemic, Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care Centers has begun to offer virtual visits from 8 a.m. thro...
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Pritzker signs bills to address 'period poverty'
Aug 05, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Three new state laws will aim to break down barriers to feminine hygiene products such as tampons and sanitary napkins for those who can't afford them. Two...
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Alexa will see you now: Technology and your healthAug 04, 2021 11:00 pm - We can argue all day long about whether Big Tech is just too darn big. Certainly some members of Congress think it is; six bills have been under consideration to, among ...
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The truth about vaccination: Spread the wordAug 04, 2021 11:00 pm - As we face another possible surge in COVID-19, health care experts everywhere continue to stress the need for vaccination against the deadly virus for everyone ages 12 a...
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West Chicago's Move with the Mayor returnsAug 04, 2021 1:00 am - West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda is joining other mayors in a nationwide initiative to encourage residents to exercise. The city kicked off its annual Move with the Mayor...
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Along for the Ride: Grand Illinois Bike Tour explores Madison CountyAug 03, 2021 11:00 pm -
One year in, cycling columnist has plenty of ground to cover