Health and Fitness
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Some days you just cryJul 06, 2019 7:30 am - Some days I just cry, just feeling so much sadness. If this happens to you - even months or years after the death of a loved one, don't be surprised. It can just sweep o...
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Most prepared baby and toddler foods contain heavy metalsJul 06, 2019 7:30 am - Q: Is it true there's lead and heavy metals in some brands of baby and toddler foods? My husband and I both work, and it's hard to completely avoid using prepared foods....
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Elgin the latest to join 'dementia-friendly' communitiesJul 05, 2019 1:00 am - A person frets waiting for a husband or wife to come home, except the spouse has long been dead. Someone forgets how to drive a familiar route, or has a hard time follow...
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Cook County Health Offers Sun Safety TipsJul 02, 2019 11:00 pm - Did you know that in as little as 15 minutes you could damage your skin from the sun? With summer underway and vacations planned, it is important to protect yourself and...
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Safety experts: Amateur fireworks, even sparklers, not worth the risk, and even inflame PTSDJul 02, 2019 1:00 am - Year after year, health and public safety officials deliver a consistent message in early July - both legal and illegal fireworks are dangerous and not worth the risk of...
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How to keep food-borne illnesses from spoiling Fourth of July partiesJul 02, 2019 1:00 am - The combination of outdoor cooking, perishable food and muggy, hot weather can be a recipe for an intestinal disaster on the Fourth of July. To avoid those kinds of fir...
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Don't bug out: Cook County Health tips for staying itch-free this summerJul 01, 2019 11:00 pm - Most bug bites are usually more annoying than harmful, but sometimes they can require medical attention. Cook County Health has some reminders for helping avoid pesky bu...
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Palatine library hosting 'Restore Your Core After Pregnancy'Jul 01, 2019 1:00 am - Palatine Public Library District will host a free program for adults called "Restore Your Core After Pregnancy" from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 9. Visitors will learn how...
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Elgin chapter of Hadassah program looks at diabetes researchJun 30, 2019 11:00 pm - Elgin's Chapter of Hadassah, an international organization of women Zionists, will hold an ice cream social at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at a local member's home. Rese...
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Water Safety Reminders from Cook County HealthJun 30, 2019 11:00 pm - With the official start of summer last week and warmer weather ahead, families will soon start heading to the beach or the pool. However, it's easy for a fun day on the ...