Health and Fitness
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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 ...
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'Suicide: The Ripple Effect' documentary to be shown March 20Mar 14, 2018 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Suicide Prevention Task Force will host a screening of the 2018 documentary "Suicide: The Ripple Effect" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Regal Crys...
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New grief support group to meet monthly at The HolmstadMar 13, 2018 11:00 pm - Those coping with the death of a loved one or friend may often find themselves overwhelmed in emptiness and pain. They may also have many questions in terms of not knowi...
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Batavia mom is raising awareness for Type 1 diabetesMar 11, 2018 11:00 pm - Joan Benedetto of Batavia is finding powers within herself she never knew she had. Ever since her son, Jayce, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, she has become a tirele...
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Wise choices: Healthy eating starts at the grocery storeMar 11, 2018 7:40 am - Early in the competition, Fittest Loser participants toured the Jewel-Osco on Barrington Road in Schaumburg to learn about how to fill their carts with nutritious foods....
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Take steps to prevent high chair accidentsMar 11, 2018 7:30 am - The recent recall of 36,000 Graco high chairs in the U.S. serves as a reminder that high chairs can pose safety hazards, and parents must be vigilant about minimizing hi...
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Citrus SalmonMar 11, 2018 7:00 am - Citrus Salmon Ingredients: 2 Oranges (includes 1 tablespoon finely chopped orange zest - zest from one orange) ΒΌ cup freshly squeezed juice and 1 orange cut into wedges ...
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Workouts? No problem! But food is another storyMar 11, 2018 7:00 am - When I started Fittest Loser the first time in 2013, I really thought the hardest part would be the workouts. I have never been athletic. Plus, back then, a nightly stro...