Health and Fitness
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Health survey open to Kane County residentsOct 18, 2020 1:00 am - The Kane County Health Department encourages residents to complete the Kane Health Counts community survey by Monday, Nov. 2, at https://surveygate.fun/SurveyBridge/nid_...
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Tips from ophthalmologists for protecting your kids' eyes during screen timeOct 17, 2020 11:00 pm - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children between 8-18 years old spend up to nine hours each day looking at a screen for entertainment purpos...
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COVID struck Nevada man twice, and second time was worse, doctors say
Oct 17, 2020 7:00 am - The first study to investigate the case of a person in the U.S. who contracted COVID-19 twice found reinfection can occur swiftly and the second bout of illness can be m...
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FDA extends pregnancy warning for common pain relieversOct 17, 2020 7:00 am - WASHINGTON — Pregnant women should avoid a group of common pain relievers including Advil and Aleve for the last four months of pregnancy, federal health officials said ...
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To move or not to move can be a difficult choiceOct 17, 2020 6:00 am - Making a move, especially a big move, has many consequences. Twenty-eight years ago, my dear husband Baheej and I made a very big move from Massachusetts to Sleepy Hollo...
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COVID's foggy glasses spawn Lasik surgery revival
Oct 17, 2020 6:00 am - Lasik eye surgery is making a comeback. After months of face masks fogging up their glasses and contacts drying out from all the extra Zoom meetings while working from h...
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West Chicago wins DuPage County Move with the Mayor ChallengeOct 16, 2020 11:00 pm - The City of West Chicago took first place in the inaugural DuPage County Walking Challenge, a first year event inspired by West Chicago's commitment to its annual Move w...
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Salon Lorrene celebrates 22 years with specials, prizesOct 16, 2020 1:00 am - Salon Lorrene, a Palatine salon offering innovative services for hair, skin, body and nails in a luxurious, relaxing environment, celebrates its 22nd anniversary on Satu...
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Lemons of Love virtual golf outing helps Mount Prospect group deliver chemo kits to cancer patientsOct 15, 2020 11:00 pm - When you receive a cancer diagnosis, sometimes the smallest gesture by a friend or family member can have the biggest impact. Just ask Jill Swanson Peltier of Mount Pros...
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New trail and parking lot open at Dunham Forest PreserveOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is celebrating the opening of a 1.2-mile trail, scenic overlook, 2-acre picnic area and 25-car parking lot at Dunham Forest...