Health and Fitness
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Butterfly Run Walk + Flutter goes virtual Oct. 25Sep 28, 2020 11:00 pm - I have had the honor of working with families coping with illness and loss for over 25 years and while every story is sad, not only is Mimi's experience particularly hea...
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Benchmark Fitness' Outdoor Trivia Workout Oct. 3 to support nonprofitsSep 28, 2020 11:00 pm - After the success of their grand opening, Benchmark Fitness, Crystal Lake's newest fitness center, is welcoming the community to an outdoor trivia workout event to suppo...
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Letters might connect more than online meetup
Sep 28, 2020 7:02 am - Supporting friends and family who are going through a hard time used to involve meaningful chats at the local coffee shop, venting over a glass of wine on the couch or w...
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Why We Walk: Virtual CROP walk aims to help less fortunate both locally and globallySep 28, 2020 6:00 am - There are few fundraisers that take their funds and help not only local organizations, but also extend a helping hand to the world as a whole. The annual Barrington Area...
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Pedaling through the pandemic: Forest preserves report more riders on the bike trailsSep 28, 2020 6:00 am - You weren't imagining it - bike trails were crowded during the shutdown. Five county forest preserves confirmed double and even triple trail usage April through August. ...
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Devastating diagnosis sparks a singular mission for Hawthorn Woods womanSep 28, 2020 5:30 am - Every three months, Hawthorn Woods resident Leslie Ferris Yerger visits the Mayo Clinic hoping to buy more time. She is there today, fingers crossed, waiting for the res...
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Breaking down barriers to a good walk
Sep 27, 2020 8:00 am - I've taken to walking the streets of my neighborhood during the coronavirus pandemic. It's a way to get out of the house when most of us are spending more time at home t...
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Cervical surgery relieves mystery itchSep 27, 2020 6:30 am - Q: A friend had to get one of his cervical discs replaced because it got damaged from surfing. He was surprised when his doctor said that getting a new disc is als...
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My co-workers won't wear face masks and it's stressing me out
Sep 27, 2020 6:18 am - Q: I recently started an entry-level job at a small nonprofit after two months of being unemployed. We work with students, and masks are strictly enforced for them. In m...
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3 anti-bullying tactics every child should learnSep 27, 2020 6:00 am - Among other causes, October is recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month. It's a time to recognize how important it is to teach children about bullying and cyberb...