Health and Fitness
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Fewer Black kids getting regular flu shots, worrying the CDC
Dec 12, 2020 12:00 am - NEW YORK - More Americans have been getting flu shots this year, apparently heeding the advice of health officials fearful of a flu and coronavirus double pandemic, publ...
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Why it will take months before kids get the COVID-19 vaccineDec 10, 2020 4:30 am - Doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are already in short supply, but that's not the main reason it will be months before children are able to be inoculated. "The vaccines have...
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Easy Ways to Practice Self-Care at HomeDec 08, 2020 10:00 pm - During unknown or stressful times, it can be easy to fall out of your routine and develop a negative outlook. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) is happy to provide...
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Naperville Park District partners with Versiti to host community blood drivesDec 07, 2020 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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COVID-19 vs. indoor and outdoor sports: How to play various games safely
Dec 07, 2020 6:00 am - In normal times, sports keep kids and adults active through the winter. During a pandemic, they are fraught with questions: How much air flow is in the gym, rink or pool...
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Emma Glass's 'Rest and Be Thankful' powerfully describes what it means to be a health care worker
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Transition to vegan diet should be gradualDec 06, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Our 16-year-old daughter wants to become a vegan. Her father and I think that may be a bit extreme, so we've compromised, and first she's going to try being a vegetar...
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Thoughtful holiday gifts for the senior in your lifeDec 06, 2020 6:00 am - If you're looking to brighten the holidays for seniors, a gift that's also beneficial might be the way to go. A gift that keeps them active, helps them eat healthier or ...
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On news of coronavirus vaccine, employers wonder: Can we require it?
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Liz Weston: Putting financial survivor's guilt to good use