Health and Fitness
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Equine therapy: For some traumatized veterans, the best therapy can be stroking a velvety nose
Jul 09, 2017 7:30 am - If a horse lets you pick its foot up off the ground, that's a big deal. The action destabilizes the horse, so allowing someone to hold its foot means the horse believes ...
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The connection and disconnection of social media and teensJul 09, 2017 7:30 am - Where are my friends? What are they doing now? Two simple questions that many of us pondered daily growing up. Today, a swipe through Instagram or Snapchat will answer t...
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A dog bite sent him to the ER. A cascade of missteps nearly killed him
Jul 08, 2017 7:30 am - Becky Krall hurried through the sliding-glass doors of the hospital emergency room around 8 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2015, expecting to see her feverish husband, David, sitting...
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Is there a link between cancer and deodorants?Jul 08, 2017 7:30 am - Q: I know that doctors say there's no connection between breast cancer and deodorants/antiperspirants. But has this ever been tested? A: First, we should explain the dif...
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Our gut talks and sometimes argues with our brain. Now we know how.
Jul 08, 2017 7:30 am - Scientists finally have a better idea why certain meals send you running for the bathroom. The discovery provides insight into the connection between your gut and brain ...
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10 tips to make your cookout healthierJul 08, 2017 7:30 am - Summer is here and cookouts are a common theme. Grilling can be healthy and tasty if you know which foods to choose and how to prepare them. The following tips will tur...
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FDA approves first new drug in 20 years for sickle cell
Jul 07, 2017 7:00 am - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug in nearly 20 years for sickle cell, an inherited disease in which abnormally shaped red blood cells can...
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Suburban fitness centers to host Special Olympics fundraiser SaturdayJul 07, 2017 1:00 am - Several suburban fitness centers host a fundraiser Saturday benefiting Special Olympics athletes. Special Olympics Illinois is teaming with 20 workout facilities statewi...
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McHenry County Animal Control to host two blood drivesJul 06, 2017 11:00 pm - McHenry County Animal Control in Crystal Lake will be the host location for blood drives taking place on Tuesday, July 11 with Heartland Blood Centers, and Tuesday, July...
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Stop Foodborne Illness to Posthumously Honor David M. Theno, Jr.'s Contributions to Food Safety with the Dave Theno Food Safety Hero AwardJul 05, 2017 11:00 pm - Stop Foodborne Illness will present its first annual Dave Theno Food Safety Hero award on July 9 at this year's International Association of Food Protection (IAPF) confe...