Health and Fitness
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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
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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...
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Dad's diuretic could be linked to goutSep 27, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Can you please explain what gout is and how it's treated? Our father is 81 years old and was just told that he has gout. His doctor says it could be because he ...
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With small steps, couple hope to make big strides in fight against brain aneurysmsSep 27, 2020 1:00 am - Janet Sutherland-Madden took small steps Sunday during a walk down the Illinois Prairie Path in DuPage County, but she also was making huge strides for a cause that mean...
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Review: The new Apple Watch says my lungs may be sick. Or perfect. It can't decide.
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Constable: How Lisle native managed to run 7 marathons in one weekSep 26, 2020 1:00 am - Having run his first marathon in April 2018, Lisle native Peter Krzywosz cranked out a second 26.2-mile effort seven months later. Then, he posted his personal best time...
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Rabbis adapt High Holidays to 2020's unique challengesSep 26, 2020 1:00 am - Like Rabbi Joe says, people who are in a hospital would rather not be there. That includes Jewish patients laid up over Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the former a celeb...