Health and Fitness
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Why fitness? Groceries, New Zealand and zombies. That's why.Apr 08, 2018 7:20 am - I can't believe I've made it this far without talking about the milestone I'm celebrating this year. Because 2018 is the 10th anniversary of the Fittest Loser contest, ...
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At Work teams celebrate success, overcome setbacksApr 08, 2018 7:00 am - Coming into the halfway point, some participants are thrilled with their success, while others are frustrated and still struggle to lose weight. Quint Thomas, team capta...
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A personal financial catastrophe can have grave health consequences
Apr 08, 2018 1:00 am - Middle-aged people who suffer a massive and sudden loss of wealth also face an increased risk of death — similar to receiving a new diagnosis of coronary heart disease, ...
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Nonallergic rhinitis often linked to hyper-responsive nervesApr 07, 2018 7:30 am - Q: I have been plagued with clear nasal drip for a couple of years. The constant dripping is most prevalent when I eat, lift something heavy or even just get up from a c...
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Apple Waldorf SaladApr 07, 2018 7:00 am - Servings: 8 Ingredients ½ cup plain Greek yogurt ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice ½ tsp. salt or salt to taste ¼ tsp. freshly groun...
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How to overcome a weight-loss plateauApr 07, 2018 7:00 am - As you continue your quest to lose weight and improve your health, you know how challenging it can be when you hit a plateau. You work harder and harder, but nothing see...
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Lake County's 'Go' programs growing by 15 communitiesApr 07, 2018 1:00 am - The community walking initiative that began two years ago with Go Gurnee, and expanded to Antioch and Waukegan last year, is set to grow a whopping sixfold this year. Jo...
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Why your run could benefit from four extra legs
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Can you outrun Arlington Heights' mayor?Apr 05, 2018 1:00 am - Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes, an avid runner who's completed 31 marathons and countless other smaller races, will donate $5 to a local veterans organization for eve...
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9Round kickboxing gym opening in WheelingApr 05, 2018 1:00 am - 9Round, a kickboxing gym with more than 600 facilities nationwide, is opening a new location in Wheeling this spring. The fitness club, which also operates in Arlin...