Health and Fitness
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'Give a Pint, Get a Firehouse Sub' at Bolingbrook blood drive Feb. 16Feb 06, 2019 10:00 pm - The National Random Acts of Kindness Day will be celebrated a day early as Firehouse Subs, 1235 W. Boughton Road in Bolingbrook, will partner with Vitalant to host a blo...
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How a suburban ride sharing service is helping seniors retain their independenceFeb 05, 2019 5:00 am - Judy Schreiber of Schaumburg had no idea when she signed up for a ride to the doctor's office last week with Escorted Transportation Service that it would be a milestone...
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Cook County Health recognizes American Heart MonthFeb 04, 2019 10:00 pm - Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in every four ...
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CPR Device is a Game ChangerFeb 03, 2019 10:00 pm - "We are so pleased and proud to partner with first responders to bring this life-saving equipment into the community," said Karen Kay, director of Friendship Senior Opti...
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How obesity affects a child's heartFeb 03, 2019 6:30 am - In honor of American Heart Month, Dr. Irwin Benuck, MD, PhD, division head, Community-based Primary Care Pediatrics at Lurie Children's, discusses how obesity in childre...
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8 training and equipment tips to stay injury-free this ski season
Feb 03, 2019 6:00 am - It was the easiest first day of any of my 21 ski seasons in Jackson, Wyoming: two hours on intermediate-level groomed runs at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Still wea...
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Changing your diet can help with reflux diseaseFeb 02, 2019 6:30 am - One of the more common medical conditions in the industrialized world is gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Almost two in 10 people have symptoms of GERD. It is ...
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Get the help you need and avoid pitfallsFeb 02, 2019 6:30 am - One problem after the death of a spouse or parent is that eventually you may be overwhelmed with the huge amount of sad feelings, so many tasks, and all the responsibili...
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Study: Deactivating Facebook leaves people less informed but happier
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North Suburban YMCA Introduces Diabetes Prevention ProgramJan 31, 2019 10:00 pm - The North Suburban YMCA has joined the nationwide YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program by introducing a comprehensive year-long local Diabetes Prevention Program beginning F...