Health and Fitness
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How this Bartlett native became a world-class bodybuilderApr 15, 2018 1:00 am - Brandon Hendrickson grew up in Bartlett and fell in love with bodybuilding after visiting a few competition shows. He has transformed from a skinny teen with abs to some...
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Physical, mental, & emotional changes for At Work contestantsApr 14, 2018 11:00 pm - As the Fittest Loser At Work Challenge continues, the teams are facing a few bumps in the road - mainly around food choices. Yet, encouragement from family and friends i...
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Coconut oil is a saturated fat that should be used in moderationApr 14, 2018 7:30 am - Q: Coconut oil has gotten to be really popular, but now there's a study that says it's just as bad for you as beef fat and butter. How is that possible? It has no animal...
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Are detoxification programs safe?Apr 14, 2018 7:15 am - Over the past several months I have seen a number of patients who have developed serious medical issues after using a prolonged detoxification program. Are detoxificat...
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What personality traits put you at risk for smartphone addiction?
Apr 14, 2018 1:07 am - When the Trump-affiliated firm Cambridge Analytica obtained data on tens of millions of Facebook users, it used the "Big 5" or "Five Factor Model" personality test to ta...
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This 3-year-old has 'a sparkle' in her heart: The world's smallest mechanical heart valve
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When to say when: Study says limit alcohol to 1 drink a day
Apr 13, 2018 1:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Here's some sobering news: A large international study says adults should average no more than one alcoholic drink per day, and that means drinking guide...
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Pickleball tournament raises funds for Naperville nonprofit in memory of lives lost to addictionApr 13, 2018 1:00 am - Thea Froehling and Dana Joseph will meet Tim Ryan face-to-face for the first time this weekend, but they already share a common bond. All three know they must channel th...
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Northwestern Medicine hosts emergency medical services symposium on acute stroke careApr 12, 2018 11:00 pm - Northwestern Medicine will host an Emergency Medical Services Symposium on Acute Stroke Care from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19. The symposium will be held at...
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Northwestern Medicine dietitian offers 4 tips to 'spring clean' your healthApr 12, 2018 11:00 pm - As the weather gets warmer, the days get longer and bursts of green blanket the earth, spring is summoning you to look at your health from a fresh perspective. Audra Wi...