Health and Fitness
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St. Charles Park District offers outdoor fitness classesJun 14, 2020 11:00 pm - Discover the physical and mental benefits of fitness whether you're working out at home or in a small setting outside in the fresh air. A Virtual Family Yoga series, ava...
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How to stand your ground on social distancing, without alienating family and friendsJun 14, 2020 11:00 pm - As the pandemic presses on and restrictions ease, I've been conflicted about what social events to attend, if any. Denying my parents opportunities to see my son, let al...
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It's the soap, not water temperature, that kills virusesJun 14, 2020 7:00 am - Hello, dear readers, and thank you for joining us for the continuation of our monthly letters column. We received so many questions related to the coronavirus and COVID-...
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Help seniors avoid COVID-19 health scamsJun 14, 2020 7:00 am - Seniors aren't just the most vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus, they're also the most vulnerable to COVID-19 health scams. During the last few months, scores of telephone...
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Lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk of cognitive declineJun 14, 2020 7:00 am - June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, a time to show support for the millions of people worldwide who are living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. ...
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Why We Walk: Virtual Viking Walk/Run will help fund myasthenia gravis researchJun 13, 2020 11:00 pm - Imagine waking up one day to blurred vision and drooping eyes. Or suddenly slurring your speech, or unable to chew your food and swallow. Imagine having to rest your arm...
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Talking to children about racism: The time is nowJun 13, 2020 8:00 am - Horrific events like the killing of George Floyd and the protests and civil unrest that followed graphically illustrate how racism and discrimination harms everyone in o...
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Find the type of exercise you enjoy mostJun 13, 2020 7:00 am - Feel like your fitness routine has lost momentum over the last few months? With many added stressors due to COVID-19, the economy and limited or no access to fitness equ...
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The grieving must find a way through the woodsJun 13, 2020 6:00 am - Recently I got a surprise in the mail. A package from my dear friend Diane who lives in New York. It was a book! We've known each other a long time, since we went to col...
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Annual baby-remembrance ceremony goes online at Arlington Heights hospitalJun 13, 2020 1:00 am - Northwest Community Healthcare refused to let COVID-19 pandemic precautions prevent it from helping parents grieve the loss of infants. It conducted its annual ceremony ...