Health and Fitness
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How to avoid dry skin in babies and toddlersMar 16, 2020 7:00 am - If your child has dry skin, there are ways to lessen its effects and keep skin hydrated. In general, children have thinner, more delicate skin than adults. Because of th...
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Hospitals set aside business as usual to combat coronavirusMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - It is far from business as usual at area hospitals as they prepare their staff, facilities and protective gear for the potential to treat patients who have contracted th...
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Argonne scientists studying coronavirus proteins to seek treatmentMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - They don't have any of the live virus, but experts at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont are studying the proteins that make up the new coronavirus in an attempt to f...
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Stay home, save Grandma: Congressmen say social distancing is crucial even for familiesMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - Scientist and U.S. Rep. Bill Foster referred Monday to a hashtag trending on social media that he said explains the purpose of social distancing in light of the coronavi...
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Access to our coverage of coronavirus outbreakMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - As a public service, the Daily Herald is temporarily removing the paywall from most stories related to the coronavirus outbreak to ensure that we keep the community info...
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Dentists, eye doctors postpone appointments due to COVID-19Mar 16, 2020 1:00 am - Dentists in Illinois have been recommended to do only emergency procedures until March 31, while ophthalmologists and optometrists are delaying some appointments and tak...
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Constable: Coronavirus rekindles memories of past fears, unknowns we have overcomeMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - This Coronavirus Era is going to be remembered for the rest of our lives. All major sporting events abruptly coming to a halt. Schools closed and colleges sending studen...
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2020 Fittest Loser by the numbers - Week 3Mar 15, 2020 7:30 am - Jennifere Lux Starting weight: 211 Current weight: 196 Weekly weight loss: 4 Total weight loss: 15 Percent loss: 7.1% Van Dillenkoffer Starting ...
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2020 Fittest Loser Team Challenge: From Zumba to the 'Bikini Circuit,' find an exercise that appeals to youMar 15, 2020 7:30 am - In the past century, exercise has evolved tremendously and a wide variety of exercises are available to fit anyone's level or lifestyle. The exercise most mentioned as ...
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2020 Fittest Loser contestants break down their weekly sweat sessionsMar 15, 2020 7:30 am - Several weeks into the Fittest Loser Challenge, contestants are taking their daily gym sessions in stride. Competitors head to Push Fitness every Saturday morning for "b...