Health and Fitness
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Free assessments offered during Problem Gambling Awareness MonthFeb 21, 2018 10:00 pm - Renz Addiction Counseling Center is offering free gambling assessments throughout March in recognition of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. This year's theme, "Problem ...
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11 food safety tips to pack for spring breakFeb 20, 2018 10:00 pm - Whether you spend spring break partying in a city, exploring a different country or getting some R&R at home, don't let food safety take a vacation. "Spring break is th...
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Forest Preserve District invites seniors out for leisurely strollsFeb 20, 2018 10:00 pm - Seniors, come along on a leisurely guided walk through natural areas in the Kane County forest preserves! Each month, naturalists with the Forest Preserve District of Ka...
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A how-to guide for picking a sports campFeb 20, 2018 10:00 pm - Sending a child to a sports camp used to be so easy. Pick a camp that's affordable and convenient, drop your kid at the doorstep, come back in a week. Those days are ove...
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'Go for the Gold' with your nutrition plan in 2018Feb 20, 2018 10:00 pm - Americans are setting DVRs to record their favorite winter Olympic events. Don't just watch, get inspired and "go for the gold" with your health goals! "Although we aren...
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Prescribed an opioid? Ask your doctor (or dentist) these questionsFeb 20, 2018 10:00 pm - If your doctor or dentist prescribes a pain reliever, take charge of your health and find out exactly what you are getting. UnitedHealth Group medical experts recommend ...
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Lombard nurse wins Good Samaritan Hospital's Advocate Nurse awardFeb 18, 2018 10:00 pm - With a near-constant smile and encouraging words, Anne Lipira, RN, has helped countless patients and families lead a healthy lifestyle through her work in the cardiac re...
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5 facts about vaping to talk about with your teenFeb 18, 2018 6:30 am - Would you recognize an e-cigarette if you saw it? Not all e-cigarettes look alike, and vaping is easy to hide. Electronic nicotine devices can look like a pen, a comput...
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Inspired by the Olympics: Family activities spur passion for winter sportsFeb 18, 2018 6:00 am - The dedication and athleticism on display during the Winter Olympics is awesome to watch — both as exhilarating entertainment and as a reminder of just how impossible th...
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Why not offering paid sick leave makes flu season worse, hurts bottom line
Feb 18, 2018 12:00 am - This winter's flu season is shaping up to be a nasty one, with flu-related hospitalization rates outpacing anything seen in recent years, according to the CDC. This year...