Health and Fitness
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Vow to be more cautious and safe in the new yearDec 26, 2020 5:00 am - I always carry a rake or stick in my hand when I go outside in the yard or driveway, in all seasons. Usually I also have a whistle with me. The reason is that, as many s...
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Parking lot Santa visit brings cheer to UPS for DownS familiesDec 24, 2020 5:00 am - Young Lilliani Padilla, 10, of Wadsworth rode in the car with her mother and sisters for more than hour before they arrived in Schaumburg. But the prize was worth the wa...
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Naperville North to host blood drive Dec. 27Dec 24, 2020 12:00 am - To help with the ongoing need for blood donations during the coronavirus pandemic, the Naperville Park District is hosting donation opportunities at its Alfred Rubin Riv...
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Can the vaccine give me COVID-19? Which vaccine should I take? We answer your questions.Dec 23, 2020 4:00 am - More than 63,000 people outside Chicago have received the first doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine a week into the state's immunization effort. As Moderna adds to the su...
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Jump start your New Year's ResolutionsDec 23, 2020 12:00 am - There's a unique opportunity to start on New Year's resolutions before the new year. The deadline is Dec. 31 to become a charter member of the new Techny Park Activity C...
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Sign up for College of DuPage's new Mindfulness CourseDec 21, 2020 10:00 pm - This spring, College of DuPage is offering a four-week virtual mindfulness course for students as a way to learn various techniques to reduce stress and anxiety during t...
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Healthy Lombard offers Winter Frosted Apple Fitness Program for kidsDec 21, 2020 10:00 pm - The mission of the Healthy Lombard Foundation is to address the epidemic of childhood obesity and promote a healthier lifestyle. Restrictions caused by the coronavirus ...
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The best Christmas gift you can give: Wear a mask, fend off COVID-19 risks
Dec 21, 2020 6:00 am - Dec. 25 is my favorite day of every year. Since the beginning of my medical training, I have spent every Christmas with my family and, fortunately, never within the wall...
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What science says about high-intensity training and belly fat
Dec 21, 2020 5:00 am - Whether you consider a six-pack a goal or a beverage is beside the point when it comes to extra fat at your waistline. Abdominal adiposity — excess stomach fat — is asso...
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'Walking Dead' star Angel Theory on navigating acting while hard of hearing
Dec 21, 2020 5:00 am - When most people hear the term “code-switching,” they think of what happens when a person of color changes their speech patterns or word choice depending on the audience...