Health and Fitness
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DuPage County coroner and health department promote Suicide Prevention AwarenessSep 16, 2020 11:00 pm - September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies and community members unite to promote su...
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Best of the Best: Commitment to high quality care earns Northwest Community Healthcare honorSep 16, 2020 1:00 am - Providing the best access to high quality care is at the core of every initiative, project and service delivered by Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH). Rooted in its ...
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Where to ride your bike for fall colors (in coronavirus times)Sep 15, 2020 5:00 am - A great way to see the fall colors is to ride your bike, which allows you to be outside and travel a good distance to catch a lot of scenery. So where should you go? Opt...
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Visible Genomics launches DNA age-related macular degeneration testingSep 14, 2020 11:00 pm - Visible Genomics, a Chicago-area genetics testing company, has announced the launch of a new non-invasive genetic eye test that determines a patient's likelihood of cont...
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Tweens vs. loneliness: How to fight isolation in the pandemic
Sep 14, 2020 6:00 am - For most adolescents, the pandemic has turned their social lives upside down. "Since the quarantine began, my 12-year-old daughter, Penelope, hasn't had a normal playdat...
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Young adults should get cholesterol screenings
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West Chicago's Move with the Mayor Campaign recruits DuPage mayors for friendly competitionSep 13, 2020 11:00 pm - Earlier this year, West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda presented a compelling invitation to other DuPage County mayors at the June Mayors and Mangers conference call to join...
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Why you should stretch more often — especially now
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When bed-wetting should mean a trip to the doctorSep 13, 2020 7:00 am - Bed-wetting is one of the most common bladder function disorders in children, but in many cases these routine accidents lead to embarrassment and raise concerns for chil...
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Wearing a mask doesn't have to be a pain: Some tips to avoid TMJ issuesSep 13, 2020 7:00 am - By now, you are probably getting used to wearing a mask, maybe even for several hours a day. However, you may not be accustomed to some of the aches and pains you may be...