Health and Fitness
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At Work teams lean on their support systemsApr 23, 2017 7:30 am - Sometimes it's our support system that keeps us going. This week the Fittest Loser At Work teams shared with me the co-workers, friends and family who give them encourag...
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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta with ShrimpApr 23, 2017 7:30 am - Ingredients ¾ lb. Penne Pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 shallot, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste ¾ lb. shrimp, peeled & deveined ¼ cup white...
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Naperville half marathon gets hometown championApr 23, 2017 1:00 am - Marisa Hird has run the Chicago Marathon and the Boston Marathon. But for the Naperville resident, there was nothing quite like winning a half marathon in her hometown. ...
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An athlete's age may be less important to performance than persistent practice
Apr 22, 2017 7:30 am - For three decades, Joseph Baker has been swimming, cycling and running in triathlons some would call punishing. Baker, 47, is also a professor of exercise sciences. As h...
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Boost your knowledge about autismApr 22, 2017 7:30 am - April is Autism Awareness Month. Erica Pozzie, chief clinical officer for Autism Home Support Services, answers some common questions concerning autism. Q: What is autis...
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Your health: Babies, toddlers who use touch screens sleep lessApr 22, 2017 7:30 am - Touch screen use affects baby's sleep Traditional screen time (television and games consoles) has been linked to sleep problems in children, but as portable touch s...
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It's time to spring clean your exercise routine
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Long-term use of antihistamines to treat insomnia not advisedApr 22, 2017 7:30 am - Q: I'm leery of sleep drugs, so I've been taking Benadryl to help me sleep. Now I read that it should be taken only for a limited time. What's the story on this drug? A:...
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A once-overweight Gurnee woman's journey to 'American Ninja Warrior'Apr 22, 2017 5:00 am - The ice cream shop owner eats three pounds of vegetables per day. Yes, three pounds. That's Christie Hovorka's life in a nutshell, full of ironies, extremes and interes...
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Challenge 22 in Elk Grove highlights health issues facing veteransApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - To shine a spotlight on the issues facing veterans on their return home, the Daily Herald, in partnership with the Elk Grove Village Park District, Push Fitness, and the...