Health and Fitness
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After seeing firsthand that grief is lasting, sociologist finds ways to copeMay 13, 2018 7:25 am - There is a story many know about Queen Victoria of England, who mourned her husband Albert by leaving his room, his clothes in the closet, and all his things exactly as ...
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Preventing abuse in youth sports and organized activitiesMay 13, 2018 7:15 am - Getting involved in sports, clubs, and other organized activities is good for kids. Children in activities get more exercise and have more self-esteem, research shows, a...
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Fittest Loser contestants reflect on what they've learned, share hopes for the futureMay 13, 2018 7:00 am - As the Fittest Loser competition draws to a close and the last workouts are completed and the final weigh-in is recorded, contestants had the opportunity to reflect on t...
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One of the keys to success? A lot of supportMay 13, 2018 7:00 am - I've written about how losing weight and getting fit is rarely a simple journey from Point A to Point B. You know what else? It's also not exactly a solitary pursuit. I ...
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After seeing firsthand that grief is lasting, sociologist finds ways to copeMay 13, 2018 7:00 am - There is a story many know about Queen Victoria of England, who mourned her husband Albert by leaving his room, his clothes in the closet, and all his things exactly as ...
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At Work teams form bonds during challengeMay 13, 2018 7:00 am - The Fittest Loser At Work program is coming to an end and participants are looking back on memorable moments. Some teams during the challenge bonded during activities, t...
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Why it's not a good idea to clean your ears with cotton swabsMay 12, 2018 7:30 am - Q: I understand that poking cotton swabs into the ear is dangerous. But how is one supposed to clean the ears otherwise? I don't want to see goopy yellow wax in anyone's...
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Hospital offers new music therapy for patientsMay 12, 2018 7:00 am - Music therapy is now available at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, providing patients with a clinically-based therapy offering a wide range of benefits, inclu...
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'I love you, so I'm hitting you': Mother, daughter bond through boxingMay 10, 2018 5:00 am - Teenager Brianna Jones remembers the first time she punched her mom in the face. “I'm sorry, Mom,” she told Kathleen Jones. “I love you, so I'm hitting you.” Understandi...
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Suburban residents with Lyme disease warn of the dangers of ticksMay 10, 2018 1:00 am - Chad Dawes and his wife had just finished visiting the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve in Naperville this week when they noticed a tick in their son's hair. They qu...