Health and Fitness
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Cancer survivor touts benefits of colonoscopyMar 26, 2018 11:00 pm - Matt Evangelista of Glen Ellyn isn't shy about discussing his bowel habits, and he says you shouldn't be either. A colorectal cancer survivor, Evangelista is quick to s...
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New program at hospital promotes mother-newborn bondingMar 26, 2018 11:00 pm - The exclusive skin-to-skin product of La Leche League International, the worldwide breast-feeding organization, has come to Northwest Community Healthcare this year and ...
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Be 'eggs-tra' careful this Easter Don't hide bacteria along with colorful eggsMar 25, 2018 11:00 pm - The Kane County Health Department wants you to enjoy the April 1 Easter holiday, and one of the ways to protect your family is by avoiding potential food poisoning from ...
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Winning advice: Tips from former Fittest Loser contestantsMar 25, 2018 7:35 am - Participating in the Fittest Loser Challenge changes lives, not only during the challenge, but after. As this year's challenge turns toward the halfway mark, former con...
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Meal prep and planning doesn't have to be a choreMar 25, 2018 7:15 am - I always like to tell people I do my best work under pressure. It's true, and it's partly what led me into journalism. But it's also true I end up doing work under press...
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At work teams get creative in working outMar 25, 2018 7:15 am - At Work teams are having fun and finding innovative ways to exercise to help fuel their motivation. Not every team has a gym at their office to use and sometimes walkin...
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Not enough is known about Kratom to support its useMar 24, 2018 7:30 am - Q: What, exactly, is kratom? The FDA has apparently called it an opioid, even though it seems to be an herbal supplement. Is it safer than prescription opioids? I'm afra...
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Greek Yogurt Power BowlMar 24, 2018 7:00 am - Servings: 1 Serving size: about 1½ cups Ingredients ¾ cup Open Nature ™ nonfat plain Greek yogurt ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon O Organics® Strawberry Jam (softe...
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Stage 4 lung cancer: How innovative treatments saved this retiree's lifeMar 24, 2018 6:00 am - A recent retiree and avid water skier, life was pretty good for 70-year-old Richard Blassick. But that all changed in February of 2017 when Blassick of Prospect Heights...
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Could your smart watch alert you to disease lurking in your body?
Mar 24, 2018 1:00 am - Imagine a smart watch that surreptitiously scans your body for telltale signs of disease. Over time, it detects a quiver in your heartbeat — the telltale pattern of a co...