Health and Fitness
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Celebrating St. Patrick's Day and local festivals is such funMar 14, 2020 6:00 am - St. Patrick's Day is a fun day at local restaurants, even if you are not Irish! I'm basically half-Irish and half-Swedish, even though my name is Swedish — the Anderson ...
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What's a mild case of COVID-19 feel like? Similar to a cold or flu, experts sayMar 13, 2020 5:20 am - Have you powered through a head cold or case of flu recently? That experience is what many individuals in good health should expect if they contract COVID-19, experts sa...
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Boston Marathon postponed five monthsMar 13, 2020 1:00 am - BOSTON - Organizers of the Boston Marathon, the planet's most celebrated footrace, are postponing the event until Sept. 14 because of concerns over the coronavirus pande...
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6 tips for dealing with anxiety over the coronavirusMar 12, 2020 1:00 am - With talk of COVID-19 dominating many of our lives, the director of addiction services at Naperville-based Linden Oaks Behavioral Health is urging people “not to let our...
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Constable: Coronavirus bad, but it could be a lot worse, expert on the plague saysMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - Italy is on lockdown. Chicago canceled the St. Patrick's Day parades. And your 401(k) threw up your retirement savings again while riding that Wall Street roller-coaster...
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Constable: Activists seek 'medical aid in dying' law for IllinoisMar 10, 2020 5:30 am - By Burt Constable The weekend sun has melted the snow and is encouraging the green grass. Fish are swimming lazily around the large backyard koi pond at his Elgin home. ...
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To fly or not? What coronavirus-related travel waivers airlines are offeringMar 10, 2020 1:00 am - One side effect of COVID-19 is travel anxiety among people unsure whether to cancel or forge ahead with March break trips. As of Tuesday, most major carriers are allowin...
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By the numbers - Week 2Mar 09, 2020 6:00 am - Van Dillenkoffer Starting weight: 244 Current weight: 228 Weekly weight loss: 3 Total weight loss: 16 Percent loss: 6.6% Barb Simon Starting weig...
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Some nursing homes restricting visits due to coronavirus fearsMar 09, 2020 5:30 am - Assisted living and nursing facilities are being urged by an industry group to restrict visits by anyone who's ill to protect their vulnerable patients from the COVID-19...
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2020 Fittest Loser Challenge: Push Fitness trainers share secrets to staying in shape and healthyMar 08, 2020 7:31 am - The Push Fitness trainers are known for helping Fittest Loser contestants achieve amazing results. They help clients make life-changing diet and exercise choices every d...