Health and Fitness
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11-year-old transplant recipient says new heart "feels different, but in a good way"Sep 20, 2018 1:00 am - The Downers Grove girl who received a heart transplant after dancing her way into a meeting with Drake says she's feeling great. Sofia Sanchez met with reporters on Thur...
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Overdose reversal drug now available throughout Elk GroveSep 20, 2018 1:00 am - The overdose reversal drug Narcan is now available at some 20 public locations in Elk Grove Village - the signature initiative of the village government's campaign to co...
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Harvest Hustle 5K to benefit Geneva Park District Scholarship FundSep 18, 2018 11:00 pm - Run through the prairie of Peck Farm Park at the Geneva Park District's 14th annual Harvest Hustle 5K! This chip-timed race will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22. On-site r...
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Strength training twice weekly has key benefits
Sep 18, 2018 1:00 am - The aerobic exercise guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine and other fitness groups are precise: You should aim for 150 minutes a week of moderate aero...
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Advocate Condell patient sees bright future with new heartSep 17, 2018 11:00 pm - Bernie Salazar is considered a "regular" at the Heart Failure Clinic at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. With the batteries for his ventricular assistiv...
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It Looks Like Alzheimer's Disease...But It May Not BeSep 17, 2018 11:00 pm - Six Conditions That Can Mimic Alzheimer's Symptoms But Can Usually Be Reversed People who are confused and easily forget things don't necessarily have symptoms similar t...
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Unsafe conditions force Fox Valley Marathon races to end earlySep 17, 2018 1:00 am - The Fox Valley Marathon was shut down almost five hours into Sunday's races after organizers determined conditions were too hot and unsafe for runners. About 2,000 parti...
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Prostate cancer: A disease full of questionsSep 16, 2018 7:30 am - September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to get the facts about this disease which affects more than 3 million men every year, worldwide. One in 9 men in the...
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Is your child getting enough sleep?Sep 16, 2018 7:00 am - Why do some children drift right off to sleep at bedtime, while others can't seem to fall asleep even when they're tired? Dr. Irina Trosman is an attending physician at ...
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Runners aim high at Fox Valley Marathon in St. CharlesSep 16, 2018 1:00 am - Hundreds of athletes - many aiming for the big time in Chicago or Boston - ran through St. Charles and surrounding communities Sunday during the 9th annual Fox Valley Ma...