Health and Fitness
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Nearly one in 12 Illinois residents have had one dose of COVID-19 vaccineFeb 04, 2021 12:00 am - Illinois hit a milestone Thursday with more than 1 million people — nearly one in 12 residents — having received at least one dose of a lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine. The ...
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Pandemic put you in a health rut? How to climb outFeb 03, 2021 5:00 am - The extensive time spent at home in a year like no other undoubtedly impacted people's health and well-being. While some saw improvements in their mental and physical h...
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From home gyms to air frying: Health trends for 2021Feb 02, 2021 5:00 am - The start of a new year is the perfect time to incorporate different health and wellness habits into your daily routine. If you're wondering where to start, some of 202...
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Stevenson senior's research aims to help find cure for COVID-19Feb 01, 2021 4:30 am - Since the coronavirus pandemic hit, researchers have been scrambling to combat the deadly virus that has claimed more than 2 million lives and infected more than 100 mil...
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Music helping Tony Bennett battle Alzheimer's diseaseFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - NEW YORK - Tony Bennett has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease but it hasn't quieted his legendary voice. The singer's wife and son reveal in the latest edition of ...
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Naperville Park District partners with Versiti to host community blood drivesJan 31, 2021 10:00 pm - To help with the ongoing need for blood donations during the coronavirus pandemic, Naperville Park District plans to continue hosting donation opportunities at its Alfre...
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Positive resolutions are much easier to keepJan 31, 2021 6:00 am - Q: I saw on the news that there's a new study about how to make a successful New Year's resolution. My wife and I have the same list of resolutions every year, including...
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Why people often lie to their doctorJan 31, 2021 6:00 am - Have you ever lied to your doctor or downplayed your symptoms? If the answer is yes, you're far from alone. A 2018 study conducted by researchers at the University of Ut...
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Worried your child isn't getting enough sleep?Jan 30, 2021 6:00 am - Are your kids fighting sleep? Has it been almost impossible to get consistency for bedtimes during the pandemic? It has been brutal for parents and children - just bruta...
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Long-term caregivers experience an anticipatory grief and peaceJan 30, 2021 5:00 am - I have been learning more about long-term illness, caregivers, grief and peace. Two experiences were so helpful: • I was invited as a guest speaker by the Last Chapter G...