Health and Fitness
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Remind children that doctors are learning all they can about coronavirusMar 22, 2020 6:00 am - The outbreak of a new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has generated a lot news coverage, which can be overwhelming for parents and frightening to kids. Families can pro...
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Suburban firm shifts focus to meet demand for masks, gownsMar 22, 2020 1:00 am - For more than 18 years, Glenview-based Dimension Design has produced printed fabric structures for trade shows and special events, such as backdrops and hanging signs, a...
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Help for those struggling with addictionMar 21, 2020 7:00 am - The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has created a list of free tips and resources to help people in recovery during this difficult time. For people who struggle with alco...
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The webcam will see you now: Doctors urge patients to replace in-person visits with apps
Mar 21, 2020 6:00 am - If you're sick, you should see a doctor. But not in person, if you can avoid it. Instead, visit the doctor through an app. During the coronavirus outbreak, using your sm...
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Find time for travel, food and memories without leaving homeMar 21, 2020 6:00 am - Staying on a healthy eating plan, one that keeps a person from gaining weight, is a challenge for the bereaved. You must have a method that doesn't include sweet dessert...
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How first responders have changed what they do in midst of COVID-19Mar 21, 2020 1:00 am - If you tried to visit your local police or fire station recently, you might have been disconcerted to find a locked front door. Suburban cops and firefighters are making...
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Y launches online videos for exercise and youth educationMar 21, 2020 1:00 am - The YMCA of Metro Chicago launched a new online resource Saturday to help individuals stay active and healthy, and young minds learning and inspired as residents practic...
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'Our shelves are getting depleted': Food pantries seek donations to meet coronavirus demandMar 20, 2020 5:00 am - The next time shoppers reach for more rolls of toilet paper or cans of food, Laura Coyle wants them to think about people who can't afford to stash away extra supplies. ...
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Reframing the narrative: How to protect your mental health during the coronavirus pandemicMar 20, 2020 1:00 am - As the coronavirus continues to spread across the country, most people have spent a lot of time worrying about their physical health, leaving less time to consider how t...
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What does the stay-at-home order mean exactly? Here are some guidelines.Mar 20, 2020 1:00 am - It sounds scary, but what does a stay-at-home order really mean? Essentially, it's tightening existing rules about social distancing and staying at home as the world cop...