Health and Fitness
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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...
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Fewer Black kids getting regular flu shots, worrying the CDC
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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...