Health and Fitness
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5 Ways to Prevent Childhood Obesity in Your Family or CommunitySep 06, 2018 11:00 pm - September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and while the dangers of childhood obesity are well-chronicled, many families need support changing their habits. That's ...
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Drawing from experience, Algonquin woman gives hope to others in crisisSep 06, 2018 5:00 am - It took Gabi Vargas more than a year to tell her parents that she'd been so depressed she tried to kill herself. The turning point came when a relative of hers took his ...
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New app tracks steps for West Chicago's 'Move with the Mayor Challenge'Sep 04, 2018 11:00 pm - A new digital app created especially for West Chicago residents to track steps toward heart health, has been made possible through a generous donation of a local West Ch...
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Posture: Ways to overcome slumping, text neck and moreSep 02, 2018 7:30 am - Whether you're standing, sitting, or slumping on the couch watching your favorite movie, chances are good that your posture is taking a beating. But, what can you do to...
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ATVs kill more children than bicycles: Pediatricians urge families to yield to safetySep 02, 2018 7:00 am - You don't see them just on farms anymore. All-terrain vehicles are popular among outdoor enthusiasts of all ages who ride them through trails, fields and off-highway veh...
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Functional training will maximize resultsSep 01, 2018 7:30 am - Is your current exercise routine specific to your needs? Are the exercises helping or hindering you? Are you getting results? These are all questions worth asking yours...
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Death of a pet can be devastatingSep 01, 2018 7:30 am - Many people consider their pets part of the family, so the death of a beloved pet is very sad and can be the cause of long-term grief. Our pets have ways of burrowing in...
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Most people who think they have a penicillin allergy are wrong
Sep 01, 2018 7:00 am - Are you allergic to penicillin? If so, are you sure about that? It's surprisingly common for people to wrongly think they have a penicillin allergy — and that misconcept...
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Constable: Drawing of her future self just what doctor orderedSep 01, 2018 1:00 am - If every child became the adult he or she imagined at age 7, I'd be signing another round of autographs for adoring Chicago Cubs fans today. Instead, I'm writing a Labor...
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A mosque and a church are coming together to promote health in NapervilleAug 31, 2018 1:00 am - Two religious organizations in Naperville from different faiths are coming together with common goals: improving public health and promoting interfaith understanding. W...