Health and Fitness
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From masks to snacks, pandemic gift ideas will spread a bit of joyDec 14, 2020 5:00 am - NEW YORK - From masks and fresh reads to outdoor gear and Christmas tree ornaments, the pandemic has inspired a slew of holiday gifts for all. And after the recent trend...
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Pandemic created perfect storm for plastic surgery boom
Dec 14, 2020 5:00 am - After logging many hours on Zoom, Sarah Hayes became distressed. "I noticed my face was starting to look older: fine lines and droopy," said the senior program manager f...
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Huntley bakery surprises hospice with holiday care packages for pediatric patientsDec 14, 2020 5:00 am - Huntley bakery surprises hospice with holiday care packages for pediatric patients
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Taraji P. Henson wants Black people to talk about mental health. Her new show does just that.
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COVID vaccines roll out in historic campaignDec 13, 2020 12:00 am - U.S. health care workers, nursing home residents will start to receive shots Monday
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Do I still need to wear a mask after getting the COVID-19 vaccine?Dec 12, 2020 10:00 pm - Q. Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine? A. No. For a couple reasons, masks and social distancing will still be recommended for some time after peo...
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Stay home for the holidays or get tested twice, CDC urges
Dec 12, 2020 10:00 pm - Don't travel over the upcoming holidays. But if you must, consider getting coronavirus tests before and after, U.S. health officials urged Wednesday. The federal Center...
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For best results in weight loss, use moderate meansDec 12, 2020 10:00 pm - Q: I've heard that when you're on a diet and you decrease caloric intake by a lot, your body will start to consume muscle for energy. It that really true? How can you l...
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Learning the value of time, silence helps manage griefDec 12, 2020 10:00 pm - Some people say grief gets better over time. Well, in my experience, grief changes over time, but for many it does not "get better" nor does it go away. My dear husband...
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Why Lurie Children's is no longer using lead shields during X-ray examsDec 12, 2020 10:00 pm - Lurie Children's is leading the way in best practice standards through the launch of So Long Shields, a campaign to no longer use lead shields over patients during X-ray...