Health and Fitness
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Goalie makes huge save - an opposing player's lifeMar 18, 2018 11:00 pm - Oliver Urrego sprang into action March 1 when an opposing player collapsed on the ice during an adult league hockey game at Twin Rinks Ice Pavilion in Buffalo Grove. Urr...
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Meet the 2018 Fittest Loser trainersMar 18, 2018 7:45 am - No one achieves their goals alone. Without a support system it's hard for anyone to consistently work out, eat healthy, and make lasting lifestyle changes. That's why, i...
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This common virus can turn deadly for babiesMar 18, 2018 7:30 am - This year's deadly flu season has been widely reported, but there's another lesser-known illness that doctors are seeing a high number of cases of in young children and ...
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Safe RV road trips begin by buckling seat belts, using car seatsMar 18, 2018 7:20 am - Traveling across the country in a recreational vehicle can be exciting for kids of all ages. To keep everyone safe in your home on wheels, be sure to use seat belts and ...
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Feeling discouraged? Not with my trainerMar 18, 2018 7:15 am - I've had a virtual Post-it note on my home computer desktop for the past five years. It's something my trainer, Push Fitness owner Joshua Steckler, said to me the first ...
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Teams find communication, support is key to weight lossMar 18, 2018 7:00 am - Communication is a key component in the At Work teams' weight-loss journey - and weekly meetings offer the opportunity for participants to discuss successes and disappoi...
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It's time to spring clean your medicine cabinetMar 17, 2018 7:30 am - March 20 isn't just the first day of spring. It's also National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day, according to Consumer Reports. One-third of Americans have not purge...
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Recent studies suggest leafy greens tied to cognitive healthMar 17, 2018 7:30 am - Q: My girlfriend is all-in on one of those low-carb diets and has pretty much stopped eating vegetables. (When she does eat any carbs, it's the bread and sweets that she...
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Try this exercise to improve your posture, increase your strengthMar 17, 2018 7:30 am - With a frequently seated and sedentary lifestyle, it's no wonder that many people complain of poor posture. How often do you find yourself slouching at your desk or in f...
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Rosemary and Sea Salt WalnutsMar 17, 2018 7:30 am - A handful of walnuts (1 oz) will help you feel satisfied in between meals. Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid, a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid that is linked to have ...