Health and Fitness
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Palatine Park District to launch Tri Your Luck SaturdayMar 13, 2019 1:00 am - The Palatine Park District will debut an indoor fitness event called Tri Your Luck at 7 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Foglia Foundation Health and Recreation Center at...
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Support group helps cardiac patients thriveMar 12, 2019 11:00 pm - Cardiac disease is not an illness of only the aged, says Nancy Partika, the founder and facilitator of the Gilbert Cardiac Support Group at AMITA Health Alexian Brothers...
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Suburban wheelchair rugby player named to Team USAMar 12, 2019 6:00 am - Life couldn't be busier for Kevin Hamilton of Arlington Heights. As a sophomore at the University of Illinois in Champaign, he carries a rigorous load of classes in comm...
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Naperville campaign teaching mindfulness to 'stressed-out students'Mar 11, 2019 5:30 am - A community with a pattern of “a lot of stressed-out students” is striking back this spring with resources designed to help teens quell the pressure of a season of stand...
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St. Pat's 5K Run/Pet Parade March 17 to benefit Anderson Animal ShelterMar 10, 2019 11:00 pm - Sign up for the St. Pat's Day 5K and 1-Mile Pet Walk/Parade on Sunday, March 17, to benefit Anderson Animal Shelter. Put your green on and join the annual run/walk along...
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Cook County Health Recognizes World Kidney Day on March 14Mar 10, 2019 11:00 pm - In recognition of World Kidney Day on March 14, Cook County Health urges everyone to learn about chronic kidney disease and what you can do to prevent it. Chronic kidne...
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Chicago InfertileAF Summit Sells Out in One WeekMar 10, 2019 11:00 pm - The first annual Chicago-based Infertility summit, boldly titled InfertileAF, sells out its first 75 seats and adds an additional 50 spots. Attendees will witness seven ...
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Contestants find strength with teamsMar 10, 2019 7:30 am - Fittest Loser At Work contestants are pushing through week three of the challenge and are working together to overcome obstacles as a team. With busy and conflicting sch...
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Columnist discovers her motivationMar 10, 2019 7:30 am - I'm walking like Frankenstein's monster and I like it. Three weeks have passed since beginning the Fittest Loser challenge and aches radiate through my body. Early in my...
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A healthy heart: Live longer, live better with exerciseMar 10, 2019 7:00 am - The American Heart Association recommends adults fit in 150 minutes — or 2.5 hours — of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise, or ...