Health and Fitness
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Happy trails: Top 10 nature walks in Kane CountyJul 24, 2018 6:00 am - It's no secret that spending time outdoors enjoying the fresh air, the smells, and sounds of nature can be rejuvenating and very good for your physical and spiritual hea...
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The post-wedding blues are real; Here's how to handle them
Jul 22, 2018 7:30 am - First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes depression. Wait … that's not how it's supposed to go. Unfortunately, for some, that is how it goes. While many newlywe...
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Make the transition to the school year less stressfulJul 22, 2018 7:00 am - Transitioning from summer vacation to back-to-school can be an adjustment for both parents and children. With the carefree days of summer gone, getting back into a schoo...
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Eating balanced snacks help control blood sugarJul 21, 2018 7:35 am - If you want to permanently take control of your weight, your best option may be to eat more - more often, that is. Eating more often does not necessarily mean eating mor...
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If I knew then what I know nowJul 21, 2018 7:30 am - After my own husband died, and when I started coming to grips with the reality of long-term grief, I realized how much I didn't understand about this. I realized how bli...
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Be ready for summer health emergenciesJul 21, 2018 7:30 am - For many people, summer is their favorite season. But for emergency room professionals, summer is also "trauma season." It's estimated that ER visits increase by 15-27 ...
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Getting enough sunlight is crucial to our emotional well-beingJul 21, 2018 7:25 am - Q: It seems as if people, without fail, say they feel better when the sun is shining, yet the medical community seems to tell people to stay away from the sun. The sun i...
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Nonprofit organizations encouraged to apply for health grantsJul 19, 2018 11:00 pm - Northwest Community Healthcare is currently accepting applications for grants from not-for-profit community organizations within its service area. The following five ke...
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How does a mom's lifestyle affect her child?Jul 19, 2018 11:00 pm - With obesity now affecting one in six children and adolescents in the U.S., researchers are seeking to uncover if and how a mother's lifestyle habits impact her child's ...
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Minimizing the risk of repairing a broken heartJul 19, 2018 11:00 pm - Aortic valve disease threatened to undo all the effort Beverly Gorham put into getting healthy. The 79-year-old Genoa, Ill. resident has been working hard to keep off th...