Health and Fitness
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Understand dietary guidelinesMar 26, 2017 7:00 am - A key to becoming more fit is being knowledgeable about the nutritional values in the foods you consume. In order to do that, it is important to not only know how to rea...
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Chilean Sea Bass with Spinach-Avocado PestoMar 26, 2017 7:00 am - Total Time: 30 min Prep: 5 min Level: Easy Yield: 4 Servings Ingredients * 4 pieces (about 2 lbs.) wild Chilean sea bass * kosher salt * Freshly ground black pepper * 2 ...
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At Work teams elevated by sponsorsMar 26, 2017 7:00 am - What do you get when you mix 80 teams with fitness sponsors like ours? You get camaraderie, that's what! The teams have grown closer through this challenge, and our spo...
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Hearing aids may soon be sold over-the-counter
Mar 25, 2017 7:30 am - Imagine senior citizens walking around with stylish ear devices that amplify and clarify sound and connect wirelessly to smartphones, tablets, televisions and digital as...
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Spice it up: Incorporate herbs into a healthy dietMar 25, 2017 7:30 am - Often overlooked, yet an important component of nutrition, herbs and spices pack a big punch from a small package. They're generally used to flavor food, but herbs and ...
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Your health: Here are some tips for healthy snacks for kidsMar 25, 2017 7:30 am - Make healthy snacks for your children March is National Nutrition Month, a nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Diet...
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Blockage of Eustachian tubes can cause a host of problemsMar 25, 2017 7:30 am - Q: My hearing loss is related to my Eustachian tubes: They stay closed. I can open them and improve my hearing by holding my nose and blowing, but the effect lasts only ...
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Dig deeper before mocking 'crazy' pet parentsMar 24, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK - It's easy to jump directly to "crazy cat lady" or poke fun at "stay-at-home dog moms" when describing intense relationships between humans and their pets. But...
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150-Pound Weight Loss Paves the Way for Fitness Trainer's SuccessMar 23, 2017 11:00 pm - When people encounter Adam Tracey on the job, there doesn't seem to be anything particularly unusual about him. In fact, at a supremely fit 190 pounds, Tracey looks like...
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NAMI-IL honors Glenview resident for serviceMar 22, 2017 11:00 pm - Vi Orr of Glenview was honored at the annual conference of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Illinois (NAMI-IL) held at Techny Towers, Northbrook. Orr, a longtime ...