Health and Fitness
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Constable: Close shave could keep virus from spreadingMar 05, 2020 4:20 am - Christian clerics, Hasidic Jews, devout Muslims, the Amish, Sikhs, hipster men and playoff-bound hockey players all fit under the same umbrella in this warning issued by...
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They tell us not to touch our face. But watch how often they do it.
Mar 05, 2020 12:00 am - To prevent catching the COVID-19 coronavirus, do as public health officials say, not as they do. That means not touching your face. The advice is simple, but the task is...
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Chicago Wolves Blood Drive March 25 in RosemontMar 04, 2020 10:00 pm - Vitalant (formerly LifeSource), Chicagoland's largest provider of blood collection services, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with The Chicago ...
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Naperville mom behind #apintforkim blood drive dies in hospiceMar 04, 2020 12:00 am - Kim Sandford didn't want a wake, so instead, she'll get a blood drive in her name. The event, called A Pint for Kim, is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Iron Gate Mo...
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To make people self-quarantine or not? What health experts say about exposure riskMar 04, 2020 12:00 am - With concerns over the spread of the coronavirus rising, suburban school districts and workplaces are grappling with questions about how to handle students and employees...
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Cancer survivor Jonny Imerman to speak at launch of support group for young adults with cancerMar 03, 2020 10:00 pm - When he was diagnosed with cancer at just 26 years old, Jonny Imerman had never met another young adult with cancer. He had the loving support of family and friends, how...
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Cary's Trinity Oaks Christian Academy celebrates student's cancer-free status
Mar 03, 2020 12:00 am - The gymnasium at Trinity Oaks Christian Academy in Cary was filled with joy, cheers and happy tears on Monday morning as the school celebrated one student's news that sh...
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DON'T buy face masks unless you have COVID-19! What you should really buy and doMar 03, 2020 12:00 am - Federal authorities say in preparing for a possible coronavirus outbreak, people should have a two-week supply of food and water — not corner the market on canned foods ...
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Fresh Check Day at Harper to shine light on mental healthMar 02, 2020 10:00 pm - Harper College will host its first Fresh Check Day, giving the campus community an opportunity to discuss students' mental health in a safe environment. The event will t...
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Healthy lifestyle more effective than a dietMar 02, 2020 6:00 am - Nutrition has been a buzz word within the Fittest Loser Team Challenge the past few years and many participants have discovered that diet may be more effective than work...