Health and Fitness
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Man running 10 marathons in 10 days to feed suburban families on ThanksgivingOct 23, 2020 1:00 am - Robert Swiderski of Carol Stream is putting his distance-running experience to use by tackling 10 marathons in 10 days throughout the Northwest suburbs to raise awarenes...
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Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital offers MitraClip, an alternative treatment to open heart valve surgeryOct 22, 2020 11:00 pm - In patients with mitral regurgitation, the mitral valve does not close completely, allowing blood to flow backward or "leak" into the upper chamber of the heart, causing...
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Why we walk: 'My dad was my rock, and today I must fill that role for him'Oct 21, 2020 6:00 am - Growing up, I saw my dad as courageous, strong, smart, reliable, and resourceful. He could fix any problem, large or small. Whether it was opening the impossible-to-open...
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Why we walk: Parkinson's disease can leave everyone 'feeling lonely and isolated'Oct 21, 2020 6:00 am - When my husband Tim went for his annual physical exam in October of 2016, he expected to leave with a clean bill of health. However, a nurse practitioner noticed Tim's v...
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One step at a time: Virtual Moving Day Chicago fundraiser benefits the Parkinson's FoundationOct 21, 2020 6:00 am - It's time to get moving! Not just to get out and enjoy the great fall weather or to escape the doldrums of your house. But because you are able to easily walk or run wit...
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Registration open for West Chicago's Virtual Frosty 5KOct 20, 2020 11:00 pm - As the brisk weather sets in, West Chicago gears up for another festive winter season. This year, the fun goes virtual with various activities in the planning stages. Re...
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Selecting your close-knit 'quaranteam'
Oct 19, 2020 6:00 am - At this point in the novel coronavirus pandemic, Americans have largely accepted that returning to life pre-2020 is not likely to happen any time soon. But that hasn't s...
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When going out for a bike ride, don't forget your helmetOct 19, 2020 6:00 am - I humbly apologize. As a seasoned rider, I should know better. An observant bike shop owner gently chided me about my past column photo - my helmet is unsafe, riding too...
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Vitamin C linked to virility, better overall health in menOct 18, 2020 7:00 am - Male fertility rates in the United States have been steadily decreasing over the past decade. Over 70 million couples worldwide complain of infertility with low sperm co...
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Questions about masks continueOct 18, 2020 6:00 am - You've kept our inbox lively this week, so we'll dive right into your questions and comments. A reader in Oregon, where ongoing wildfires have created dangerous air qu...