Health and Fitness
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Constable: Freedom just another word for keeping on a maskApr 06, 2021 5:10 am - Marking two weeks since my second coronavirus vaccine shot, Monday was to be my "Freedom Day," the day I was finally free from the pandemic. After more than a year of wo...
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COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to grow, but mortality dwindlesApr 06, 2021 1:00 am - COVID-19 hospitalizations in Illinois continue to climb, hitting a level Tuesday the state hasn't seen since mid-February with more than 1,600 patients. However, suburba...
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Viral thoughts: Why COVID-19 conspiracy theories persist
Apr 06, 2021 1:00 am - PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Daniel Roberts hadn't had a vaccination since he was 6. No boosters, no tetanus shots. His parents taught him inoculations were dangerous, and when th...
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University of Illinois Extension offers monthly 'Lessons for Living' webinarsApr 05, 2021 11:00 pm - You're never too young or too old to learn valuable lessons to keep you fit, healthy, happy, and financially sound. In a tradition which has lasted decades and adapted w...
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Enjoy the outdoors with spring programs with McHenry County Conservation DistrictApr 05, 2021 11:00 pm - As the weather warms up, sign up for the outdoor recreational programming available with McHenry County Conservation District. Register at MCCDistrict.org for a variety ...
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The CALM Baby Method: New book aims to help parents with fussy babiesApr 05, 2021 11:00 pm - Raising a child can often feel like a guessing game, especially when it comes to infants who aren't able to communicate what they need or want. After years of helping t...
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Will kids need to get COVID-19 vaccines to return to class in fall?Apr 05, 2021 5:30 am - As the battle to get COVID-19 shots into arms accelerates amid an uptick in cases, Pfizer Inc.'s announcement last week of successful trials of its vaccine in children a...
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COVID-19 pandemic a roller coaster of data points from heartbreaking to hopefulApr 05, 2021 5:00 am - On March 22 for the first time in weeks, I took a quick look at new COVID-19 case counts. This was a bit of a fishing expedition as the COVID-19 news du jour was the nee...
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Suburbs worry about bottleneck with COVID-19 vaccination eligibility set to expandApr 05, 2021 1:00 am - Illinois' COVID-19 vaccine expansion to all residents 16 and older beginning next week is causing concern in Cook and some collar counties about meeting the demand for s...
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Warrenville man donates 800 roses to Central DuPage nursing staffApr 04, 2021 11:00 pm - Sid Fey is spreading love and kindness one rose at a time. The Warrenville resident started an initiative called, "A Decade of Kindness" where he gives away live roses ...