Health and Fitness
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Orthopedic docs do their part with 'telehealth' conferencesApr 17, 2020 6:00 am - Other than contracting coronavirus, the last thing you'd want to do at this time is twist an ankle, aggravate a knee injury or break a finger and head to an emergency ro...
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Patients with autoimmune diseases in suburbs struggle to find hydroxychloroquineApr 17, 2020 5:30 am - Kim Stines knew she and her daughter could be in trouble when she found out the medicine they take to manage their autoimmune diseases was being touted as a possible cor...
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Providence Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center to open COVID-19 Recovery Unit in Downers GroveApr 16, 2020 11:00 pm - In order to assist the community and to help free-up acute hospital beds, Providence Life Services in Downers Grove is opening a COVID-19 Recovery Unit to care for indiv...
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Goldie Hawn shares wellness tips with U-46 students, familiesApr 16, 2020 1:00 am - "Don't forget to breathe," Oscar-winning actress Goldie Hawn says in a special video message to Elgin Area School District U-46 students and families. In it, Hawn shares...
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'There is no downtime': What it's like for ER doctor dealing with COVID-19 during a 10-hour shiftApr 14, 2020 5:30 am - Dr. Daryl Wilson's daily routine involves having his temperature taken before entering Edward Hospital in Naperville for a 10-hour emergency room shift. Once cleared for...
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What to know about COVID-19 testing as more sites become availableApr 14, 2020 1:00 am - Illinois' largest urgent care company will expand COVID-19 testing to all locations Wednesday using a system expected to provide results within 15 minutes, according to ...
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Northern Illinois Food Bank's Foodie 5K April 18 to be a virtual eventApr 13, 2020 11:00 pm - As the Northern Illinois Food Bank continues to monitor the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the seventh annual Foodie 5K scheduled to take place at Cantigny Park in Whe...
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2020 Fittest Loser by the numbers - Week 7Apr 12, 2020 7:30 am - Van Dillenkoffer Starting weight: 244 Current weight: 209 Weekly weight loss: 4 Total weight loss: 35 Percent loss: 14.3% Jennifere Lux Starting...
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Teach kids to embrace the highs and lows of this pandemicApr 12, 2020 7:00 am - This past month has brought amazing challenges — social distancing, online learning, working from home and lots and lots of time stuck in the house. Though you might be ...
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Latest in fitness gadgets helping Fittest Loser contestantsApr 12, 2020 7:00 am - The fitness world is no stranger to technology. Health and fitness websites, apps and tech accessories made their debuts awhile ago. They help people set goals, track pr...