Health and Fitness
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Dundee Township Lions host vision screenings this summerJun 30, 2018 11:00 pm - The Dundee Township Lions, in cooperation with the Fox River Valley Public Library District, recently prescreened 52 children from 6 months to 10 years of age for potent...
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It's important to wear sunglasses even on cloudy days, ophthalmologists say
Jun 30, 2018 7:40 am - The next time you head to the drugstore to buy sunscreen, don't forget to pick up some sunglasses, too. That's because both products work to protect your body from the ...
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Get a hobby to help cope with griefJun 30, 2018 7:30 am - I send out frequent email "updates" to my family and friends. These are just reports about what's going on here with me, and things on my mind. Well, one day in respon...
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Three reasons you should sweat every dayJun 30, 2018 7:30 am - How often do you embrace a good sweat? Sweating occurs with an increase in body temperature. This can be brought on by several factors, such as anxiety, sickness, or phy...
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NCH Animal-Assisted Therapy Program seeks volunteer dog/owner teamsJun 30, 2018 7:15 am - Sometimes being able to pet and cuddle a dog makes everything feel better. It's also nice to be visited by a furry friend while hospitalized. That's why for over a decad...
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Tips to prevent vehicle heat-related injury or deathJun 30, 2018 7:00 am - Unfortunately each year, there are reports of vehicular heatstroke deaths. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, on average, every 10 days a child dies from heatstroke in a ...
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Dentures don't need to be an impediment to a balanced dietJun 30, 2018 7:00 am - Q: I know I need to eat more vegetables, but because I have dentures, I can't chew them well enough to swallow easily. I have particular problems with celery, lettuce, o...
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Essay: I had a bit of an app addiction. Until these apps saved me.
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Google is training machines to predict when a patient will die
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Safety experts: Leave fireworks to pros (even sparklers)Jun 28, 2018 1:00 am - Instead of setting off fireworks in the backyard to celebrate the Fourth of July, leave it to the professionals and attend a community display. That's what The Illinois ...