Health and Fitness
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McHenry Co. Health Dept. offers health screenings the first Wednesday of the monthJun 01, 2017 11:00 pm - Do you know your numbers? Your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and body mass index numbers are key indicators of your risk for chronic disease. For $25, the Mc...
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Diabetes More Common Among ChildrenJun 01, 2017 11:00 pm - Type 2 diabetes used to be rare among children and teens younger than 18. But as a recent study highlighted, that is no longer the case. The SEARCH for Diabetes in Yout...
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Young swimmers with disabilities 'knighted' in Schaumburg programJun 01, 2017 11:00 pm - On Saturday, June 3, children with Down syndrome were "knighted" in celebration of completing a swimming initiative. Friendship Village in Schaumburg offered their pool ...
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Celebrate Your Graduate Safely: Tips on Hosting a Foodborne Illness-Free PartyMay 29, 2017 11:00 pm - The final exams are taken, the diploma is framed and the cap is thrown in the air. Now it's time to celebrate your graduate's latest major life milestone! For those host...
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80-year-old personal trainer teaches aging clients how to stay in fighting shape
May 28, 2017 7:25 am - A 6'2" personal trainer with the lean physique and toned muscles of a basketball pro might seem an unlikely match for Charlene Nilsen. A homemaker from Occoquan, Virgini...
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Strong and healthy at 90 - How one woman does it
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'Fat and frail' seniors benefit from right exercise combo
May 28, 2017 7:15 am - Heavy seniors who want to lose pounds safely shouldn't skip the weight machines or the treadmill, new research suggests. Experts have worried about recommending weight l...
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Know when to ice or heat an injuryMay 27, 2017 7:22 am - As an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, one of the questions I get asked the most is: "Should I use heat or ice to treat an injury?" With warmer weathe...
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The best brain-boosting foods for final exam season
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Boomers to debut 'quiet rooms' at autism awareness gameMay 27, 2017 7:18 am - The Schaumburg Boomers will debut two "quiet rooms" for families with children with sensory issues during an event June 4 to support autism awareness. Northbrook-based A...