Health and Fitness
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Learn 'The Basics' on memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's diseaseNov 05, 2017 10:00 pm - The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter's educational program "Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: The Basics" will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13,...
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Retirees with a sense of purpose seem to do better health-wise as they age
Nov 05, 2017 7:00 am - After making it through the maelstrom of middle age, many adults find themselves approaching older age wondering, “What will give purpose to my life” now that the kids h...
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It's time to put the 'play' back into playing sportsNov 04, 2017 7:30 am - Orthopedic practices are seeing more sports-related injuries, despite fewer children participating in organized sports. According to the National Alliance for Youth Spo...
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It's Medicare enrollment time: Here's what you need to know
Nov 04, 2017 7:30 am - Older or disabled Americans with Medicare coverage have probably noticed an uptick in mail solicitations from health insurance companies, which can mean only one thing: ...
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Upgrades planned at Arlington Heights hospital's Wellness CenterNov 04, 2017 1:00 am - The Northwest Community Healthcare Wellness Center in Arlington Heights will undergo $1 million worth of renovations, adding 100 new pieces of equipment and 5,000 square...
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How Turkey Bowl for MS went from gridiron to bowling alleyNov 03, 2017 6:00 am - Brian Quick was a freshman at Lisle High School when his little sister, Lisa, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Tough thing for a young girl to hear. Tough thing fo...
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Race to honor Lindenhurst woman killed in EthiopiaNov 03, 2017 1:00 am - A former Lindenhurst woman who was killed last year during civil unrest in Ethiopia will be memorialized with a 5K run in her hometown this month. The "Sharon Makes Us R...
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Health fair, blood drive Nov. 11 in MundeleinNov 02, 2017 1:00 am - A free community health fair and blood drive will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Park View Health & Fitness Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mund...
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On November 8th: Five Seasons Northbrook Hosts "Peak Performance" SeminarNov 01, 2017 11:00 pm - A local health and wellness expert will provide an array of health-and-wellness tips at a free seminar on Wednesday, November 8th at Five Seasons Family Sports Club in N...
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Centegra surgeon to discuss gastroesophageal reflux disease Nov. 9Oct 31, 2017 11:00 pm - Dr. Amir Heydari, a surgeon with Centegra Physician Care, will talk to community members about gastroesophageal reflux disease on Thursday, Nov. 9. Heartburn, nausea and...