Health and Fitness
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Blazing down a racetrack at 3 miles per hourApr 09, 2017 7:20 am - On April 1 I ran in the third foot race of my life. In last week's column I explained how the first race - a junior high school turkey trot - began with me falling flat ...
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Making smart choicesApr 09, 2017 7:15 am - Think you can't live without certain indulgent treats and snacks? Think again. An easy way to begin cutting out unhealthy foods is to start by finding healthy alternati...
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Greek Style Chicken KebabApr 09, 2017 7:15 am - Ingredients: 2 lbs. boneless & skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces 20 olives, cut in halves 1 large red onion, cut & separated into 1" pieces 2 large garlic clo...
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Fittest Loser contestants race in a 5K; one still hurtingApr 09, 2017 7:00 am - The four Fittest Loser contestants recently took their show on the road. Or actually onto the asphalt golf cart tracks at Cantigny Park near Wheaton for the Foodie 5K. I...
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Kukec's People: Elgin chiropractic doctor also record-setting weightlifterApr 09, 2017 1:00 am - When Thomas Mitchell of Hampshire was younger, he took up weightlifting to get stronger so he could play football. He enjoyed the weightlifting so much, he entered compe...
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Your health: Depression is now world's most widespread illnessApr 08, 2017 7:30 am - Depression is most widespread illness Chances are, you or someone you know has grappled with depression. The global rate of the disorder, which the World Health Org...
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For an aging person, is it worth it to start using a geriatrician?
Apr 08, 2017 7:30 am - For months, Teresa Christensen's 87-year-old mother, Genevieve, complained of pain from a nasty sore on her right foot. She stopped going to church. She couldn't sleep a...
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High-intensity exercise can affect men's libidoApr 08, 2017 7:30 am - Q: A new study said that working out too much could ruin your sex life. I like to be in shape - but not at that high a price. What's the deal? A: Exercise is unequivocal...
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Nausea defines pregnancy for some women
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More patients add energy healing to their therapyApr 08, 2017 7:30 am - A few months ago my colleague, Dr. Jinnie Cristerna, and I gave a lecture at the University of Chicago on the real and potential applications of bio-field therapy in med...