Health and Fitness
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With no family reunion this year, efforts needed to stay in touchOct 03, 2020 6:00 am - Many families have an annual family reunion - or hold one every few years. We do, and we hold the annual gathering in New Hampshire. It is always great fun. It's actuall...
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Man dies from eating bags of black licoriceOct 03, 2020 6:00 am - A Massachusetts construction worker's love of black licorice wound up costing him his life. Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of ...
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How long could I be contagious before a positive COVID-19 test?Oct 02, 2020 11:00 pm - How long could I be contagious before a positive virus test? Studies have shown that people may be contagious for about two days before developing COVID-19 symptoms. In ...
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Legally blind Naperville athlete racing to raise money for Donka Inc.Oct 02, 2020 1:00 am - On March 8, James Gilliard completed an indoor triathlon tethered to another person. This was business as usual for him - as a legally blind athlete, he relies on his si...
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A Few Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle!Oct 01, 2020 11:00 pm - A Few Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle 1. Always read the ingredients of the foods you buy. The only way to know what you are putting in your body and what you are eating is...
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As COVID-19 concerns linger, drive-through flu shot options growOct 01, 2020 5:15 am - Flu shots always are recommended this time of year, but with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic there are more concerns - and options - for consumers. Some businesses, suc...
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You can encourage good bacteria with food, going outside
Sep 30, 2020 6:00 am - When you hear the word "bacteria," you might think of germs or disease. But not all bacteria are harmful. Trillions of these microorganisms - also called microbes - live...
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Lisle's Scarecrow Scramble 5K adapts to 2020Sep 29, 2020 11:00 pm - Lisle Park District and Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation are hosting the 16th annual Scarecrow Scramble on Saturday, Oct. 10, in Community Park, 1800 Short St. The pa...
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How to make a well-stocked first-aid kit
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Clinical repurposing trials for COVID-19 and cerebral palsy underway in Chicago; trials at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab demonstrate Chicago's continued biomedical strengthSep 28, 2020 11:00 pm - Trials at U of Chicago, Northwestern, and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab demonstrate Chicago's continued biomedical strength