Health and Fitness
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New Naperville run combines mental health cause with teen's memoryNov 06, 2019 4:30 am - Editor's Note: This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Jeremy Liu's name. A teen remembered as competitive and cheerful. A risk a mom never knew she ...
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Schaumburg parks host 5K, chili lunch Dec. 7Nov 05, 2019 10:00 pm - You're unlikely to find a 5K race later in the year - or appreciate a chili lunch more - than at the Schaumburg Park District's Chilly Chili 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Ami...
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Plan meals, activity to reduce diabetes riskNov 04, 2019 12:01 am - Diabetes is a major cause of disability and death in the U.S., causing kidney disease, blindness, nerve damage and other health problems and the statistics are stunning....
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Age-in-place upgrades: Home improvements for older ownersNov 03, 2019 7:00 am - As our population ages, more and more people are seeking accessible homes where they can live for as long as possible. Everyone wants to be able to function independentl...
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How to choose the right health plan
Nov 03, 2019 5:00 am - When we're given a choice about our health care plans, we often choose badly. In one study, more than 80% of the employees at a Fortune 100 company picked the wrong plan...
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Is soda a risk worth choosing?Nov 02, 2019 11:00 pm - It can be said, with confidence, that certain foods, in excess, increase the risk of illness and even death. As an example, a diet rich in bad fats is a strong prognosti...
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Hearing loss: Is this why your child's grades are dropping?Nov 02, 2019 11:00 pm - If your child is suddenly experiencing a decline in academic success, there may be a cause you've never even considered. The American Academy of Audiology is recommendin...
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Grief: Don't forget to eat your veggiesNov 02, 2019 11:00 pm - In grief, we often forget to take care of ourselves - emotionally and physically. We forget to eat healthy meals, and even to take care of our clothes and appearance. S...
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Get ready to hit the slopes with this intense workout
Nov 02, 2019 11:00 pm - About this time every year, as the reports of first snowfalls dusting Western peaks arrive, deskbound urban skiers begin to daydream. Perhaps they start looking at seaso...
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Palatine Pairing Up to Beat Lung Cancer 5K a successNov 02, 2019 1:00 am - The cold overcast weather couldn't keep the runners and walkers away from the 3rd annual Pairing Up to Beat Lung Cancer 5K run or walk at the Midtown Athletic Club in Pa...