Health and Fitness
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Updated blood pressure guidelines leave some seniors perplexedNov 24, 2018 6:00 am - Q: What is considered a normal blood pressure for a person in their late 70s? My doctor said it should be in the area of 120/80. But I have read that older persons' pres...
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From turkey trots to turkey dinners, how Thanksgiving was celebrated in the suburbsNov 22, 2018 12:00 am - How Thanksgiving was celebrated in suburbs from Naperville to Lake Zurich
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Deck the halls at Jaycee Park Holiday Walk Dec. 1Nov 20, 2018 10:00 pm - Spread holiday cheer and share your creativity with the entire community at the annual Jaycee Park Holiday Walk and Tree Lighting. Gather your family, friends or regist...
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U-46 adopts new high school P.E. curriculum emphasizing active lifestyleNov 20, 2018 4:36 am - Starting next school year, students at Elgin Area School District U-46's six high schools will be able to take a variety of physical education courses promoting a physic...
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Don't feed honey to kids under a year oldNov 19, 2018 10:00 pm - The Kane County Health Department is advising that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns parents and caregivers not to give honey to children younger than one year...
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Tips for caregivers of people with Alzheimer'sNov 19, 2018 10:00 pm - November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Alzheimer's Association is recognizing and honoring the more than 15 ...
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Chicagoland-based Foundation's Tools Help Drive Holiday Family Health DiscussionsNov 18, 2018 10:00 pm - This holiday season make it a point when visiting family to have vital talks about family health history. Using online tools created by the Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Found...
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Hatha or hot? Vinyasa or yin? A breakdown of yoga practices to help you find your flow
Nov 18, 2018 6:30 am - Whether you do yoga at the local YMCA, at a trendy fitness studio or with an app on your living room floor, you probably know there are plenty of ways to get into the fl...
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Tips for handling head liceNov 18, 2018 6:20 am - Your child starts scratching his or her head more often than usual. Then you find out that your child's best friend has head lice. Now what? First, don't panic. Dr. Jen...
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A holiday health check for aging parentsNov 18, 2018 6:00 am - More than 90 percent of Americans will gather with their families for Thanksgiving. While it's generally a joyful occasion, for some adult children, all that togethernes...