Health and Fitness
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Drum your way to fitness at Schaumburg Park DistrictDec 11, 2016 10:00 pm - Rock 'n' roll is here to stay - at least at a Schaumburg Park District fitness class. With energy, enthusiasm and a rhythm that could make The Rolling Stones' Charlie W...
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Cut the sugar and save on calories with healthier holiday drinksDec 11, 2016 10:00 pm - We all know the holidays are a time of overindulgence, but we may not always think about the calories we are consuming in our drinks this time of year. Sugar-sweetened d...
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Music therapy makes memory loss patients calmer, more joyfulDec 11, 2016 6:30 am - Alan Pasquesi has a vacant look on his face as his wife puts the white headphones over his ears. The 65-year-old Darien man has primary progressive aphasia, a condition ...
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How are the Fittest Loser participants now?Dec 11, 2016 6:30 am - Wouldn't it be marvelous to finally cross "lose weight and improve fitness" from your annual New Year's resolution list? This lifetime goal could become your new realit...
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Calling veterans: Apply for the Fittest Loser ChallengeDec 11, 2016 6:20 am - Calling all veterans. It's back to boot camp for you. We are seeking applicants for our 2017 Fittest Loser Challenge and this year we are focusing the challenge on milit...
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Join our At Work ChallengeDec 11, 2016 6:20 am - Not everyone is cut out to be a Fittest Loser contestant. Even if you want to get healthy and lose weight, the idea of telling the world the details about your journey -...
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Forget those occasional cigarettes: There is no safe smoking level
Dec 10, 2016 7:00 am - There's bad news for people who think it's safe to smoke a few cigarettes a day or even a week: They face a substantially higher risk of earlier death compared with peop...
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Teen could benefit from magnesium-rich dietDec 10, 2016 6:30 am - My oldest son's basketball tryouts are looming this week. He cares deeply about making the team and asked me what he should do to prepare. I suggested he sleep and eat w...
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Gift ideas for the fitness crowdDec 10, 2016 6:30 am - As you're enjoying your holiday shopping, remember the gift of fitness. Here are some great ideas for the fitness inclined, or as a hint for anyone you'd like to see bec...
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Five simple steps to avoid becoming a medical mystery