Health and Fitness
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10 gear-free ways to exercise while traveling
Dec 24, 2017 6:35 am - Nothing puts a damper on travel quite like a bum back or screaming sciatica. Sitting for long stretches in a car or on a plane, lifting luggage, and slumbering in diffe...
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A midafternoon nap is one of life's great pleasuresDec 24, 2017 6:30 am - Q: My Type A husband, who naturally falls asleep for about 25 minutes on weekend afternoons, complains that he's wasting time when he does so. How do I explain to him th...
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Want to improve your health in 2018? Follow this adviceDec 23, 2017 6:30 am - So 2017 is coming to a close, and over the next couple weeks many of you will find yourselves reflecting on this past year as well as looking ahead to 2018. Chances are,...
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Parents know best: Ask about baby's physical delaysDec 23, 2017 6:30 am - Many parents keep track of their baby's first moves, like rolling over, sitting, standing and walking. Early achievers delight their parents. But what if your baby seems...
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Clot-busting drugs not recommended for most patients with blood clotsDec 23, 2017 6:30 am - Not all patients with blood clots in their legs - a condition known as deep vein thrombosis - need to receive powerful but risky clot-busting drugs, according to results...
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EKG heart monitor coming to Apple Watch?
Dec 23, 2017 12:00 am - Apple is developing an advanced heart-monitoring feature for future versions of its smartwatch, part of a broader push by the company to turn what was once a luxury fash...
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Rozner: Family, friends helping Blackhawks great Eddie Olczyk in his fight against cancerDec 23, 2017 12:00 am - There is every minute of your life before the phone call. And everything after. The shock too shattering to define. Words painfully inadequate. You remember the ring of ...
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How to care for your skin before, during and after a flight
Dec 22, 2017 6:30 am - Everyone loves going on vacation, except for the actual traveling part. The arid environment of an airplane or bus can wreak havoc on the skin and leave it looking dehyd...
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Tips for traveling with a loved one who has Alzheimer'sDec 22, 2017 6:30 am - As people conduct their holiday travel this year, planning and completing a long distance trip can be especially stressful for the more than 220,000 Illinois residents c...
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Schaumburg Park District banning smoking at outdoor facilitiesDec 22, 2017 12:00 am - Exactly a decade after indoor smoking became illegal in public places Illinois, the Schaumburg Park District on Jan. 1 will also ban smoking from nearly all its outdoor ...