Health and Fitness
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Christ Church Oak Brook plans more blood drives this fallOct 04, 2020 11:00 pm - After a successful blood drive in August, Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will hold three additional blood drives this fall at Christ Church Oak Brook, located at 501 O...
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Moving an aging parent into your home isn't easyOct 04, 2020 7:00 am - As people live longer, more adult children are left to assume responsibility for their elderly parents. Often, they decide the best option is to move Mom or Dad into the...
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What to expect during and after a mammogramOct 04, 2020 7:00 am - It's a test that often gets a bad rap for being uncomfortable and embarrassing. But truth is, mammograms save lives. In fact, since mammography screening became widespr...
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Our co-workers had coronavirus, but our boss never told us
Oct 04, 2020 6:15 am - Q: Two people in our five-person office have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Our boss found out over the weekend, but didn't tell us until we found out from o...
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VNA, Aurora to host flu shot clinics every Friday in OctoberOct 03, 2020 11:00 pm - As flu season begins amid COVID-19, health officials are raising awareness about the increased importance of flu shots this year due to the ongoing presence of the coron...
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Herd immunity is possible, but cost is highOct 03, 2020 8:00 am - Q: Can you explain herd immunity? We have it with diseases like smallpox and polio, but when it comes to the coronavirus, everyone keeps saying it's a bad idea. Why woul...
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Halloween and COVID-19: Have fun while staying safeOct 03, 2020 7:00 am - Choosing costumes, decorating pumpkins, and getting special treats brings joy to many children at Halloween. Some Halloween traditions may look different this year to ke...
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The importance of early and regular screening for breast cancerOct 03, 2020 7:00 am - First, the sobering news: One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, per the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Nex...
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With no family reunion this year, efforts needed to stay in touchOct 03, 2020 6:00 am - Many families have an annual family reunion - or hold one every few years. We do, and we hold the annual gathering in New Hampshire. It is always great fun. It's actuall...
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Man dies from eating bags of black licoriceOct 03, 2020 6:00 am - A Massachusetts construction worker's love of black licorice wound up costing him his life. Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of ...