Health and Fitness
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Renz Center to hold candlelight vigil and offer overdose prevention trainingAug 14, 2018 11:00 pm - To commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day, the Renz Addiction Counseling Center is inviting community residents who have lost a family member or friend to a dr...
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Moms Get Fit with Fit4MOMAug 13, 2018 11:00 pm - Being a mom is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs. It requires a level of selflessness and patience that could rattle even the most calm, cool and collected....
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How Elmhurst's Synapse House helps those recovering from brain injuriesAug 13, 2018 5:30 am - Scott Bleile is a regular at Synapse House, but the truth is, his ultimate goal is not to need the place anymore. Bleile, who suffers from short-term memory loss, has b...
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How to keep working out on vacation
Aug 12, 2018 7:30 am - It's vacation season, and we all agree we should take a break from work. But that doesn't mean we should take a break from working out. Working out is a great habit tha...
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Tips for healthy vacation eatingAug 12, 2018 7:00 am - Whether it's a week in the Bahamas or a cruise to Alaska, food is an important component of any vacation. Each region, each city, each neighborhood has its own unique ...
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Tips to keep your digestive system working wellAug 11, 2018 7:30 am - Digestion is something we usually take for granted until it gives us issues. Cramping, upset stomach, bloating, etc. can cause quite a bit of discomfort and annoyance. ...
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Don't delay in getting your teen vaccinated for HPVAug 11, 2018 7:30 am - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus spread through sexual contact or other forms of skin-to-skin contact. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there ar...
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Stretching can help alleviate pain of plantar fasciitisAug 11, 2018 7:30 am - Q: I recently began running again after a six-year hiatus. My only problem is that my heels hurt after I run - so much so that I limp for a few minutes the next morning ...
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Let yourself be amused by those funny things in lifeAug 11, 2018 7:00 am - A special way to lift your spirits if you are experiencing long-term grief after the death of a parent, friend, child, spouse, grandparent, or other cherished relative i...
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Naperville bans smoking at 137 outdoor parksAug 10, 2018 5:20 am - Smoking outdoors at Naperville Park District parks is no longer allowed. Effective immediately after a meeting Thursday night, an amended park district ordinance prohib...