Health and Fitness
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At least 11 municipalities in state have raised tobacco sale age to 21Oct 24, 2017 5:30 am - Elk Grove Village isn't alone as it considers raising the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. At least 11 Illinois municipalities including Chicago have m...
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Elk Grove Village tobacco sales ban proposal has retailers fumingOct 24, 2017 5:30 am - Taking a drag on his cigarette, Tony Tauer pondered the concept of banning tobacco sales in Elk Grove Village. "Any time government tries to tell people how to live thei...
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Walgreens stocking Narcan nasal spray in all pharmacies nationwideOct 24, 2017 1:00 am - As part of its comprehensive national plan to combat drug abuse, Walgreens is now stocking Narcan, an FDA-approved nasal form of naloxone, in all of its more than 8,000 ...
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Fox Valley Hands of Hope offers 'Hope for the Holidays'Oct 23, 2017 11:00 pm - The Fox Valley Hands of Hope offers support during the holidays. The approaching holiday season can trigger powerful emotions for those who have recently lost a loved on...
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New 5K in Arlington Heights aims to fight lung cancerOct 23, 2017 1:00 am - An inaugural race and run/walk will be held in downtown Arlington Heights next month to raise awareness around lung cancer. The Pairing Up to Beat Lung Cancer 5K Race an...
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Seven-time jiu jitsu world champ shares skills at Bloomingdale studioOct 23, 2017 1:00 am - On the street where he grew up in Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Medeiros was introduced to his life's passion by admiring and emulating his contemporaries. "On my street there...
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Learn about joint replacement at Centegra Oct. 26Oct 22, 2017 11:00 pm - Dr. Brian Flanagan, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with Centegra Physician Care-McHenry County Orthopedics, will talk to community members about joint replaceme...
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5 tips to help Illinoisans prepare for open enrollment and save on health care costsOct 22, 2017 11:00 pm - More than eight million Illinoisans will soon select or switch their health benefits plan during open enrollment, so now is the time to prepare for that important decisi...
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The Salvation Army, Spectrios Institute to offer free exams, glasses Oct. 27Oct 22, 2017 11:00 pm - The Salvation Army Elgin Corps, one of the largest direct providers of basic human needs in northern Kane County, and Spectrios Institute for Low Vision in Wheaton is pa...
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Know the facts about breast cancerOct 22, 2017 7:30 am - October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is always a good time to make sure you are up to speed on the important facts, figures and tips. Dr. Denise Mon...