Health and Fitness
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Lovell hosts town hallDec 02, 2016 12:00 am - The Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center invites veteran and military patients, families, community partners and the public to a Community Town Hall meeting ...
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Seven ways to upgrade your gym bag
Dec 01, 2016 10:00 pm - New Year's resolution exercise season is just around the corner. Whether you're a gym rookie or a gym rat, having the right gear can make any sweat session better. Easi...
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5 tips to helping loved ones with dementia enjoy the holidaysNov 30, 2016 11:00 pm - Spending time together as family, especially around the holidays, is priceless. However, sometimes this can be a challenging season for individuals with Alzheimer's dise...
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HOPE support group to meet TuesdayNov 30, 2016 10:00 pm - Centegra Health System will offer a breast cancer survivor support group for women. The HOPE (High On Positive Energy) Breast Cancer Survivor Group helps participants co...
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Mental health services available in the northwest suburbsNov 29, 2016 10:00 pm - If you are experiencing anxiety, depression or other mental health issues, there is a short term program in Arlington Heights that may be perfect for you. It is a 3 wee...
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Northwest Community Hospital recognized for stroke programNov 29, 2016 12:00 am - Employees and former stroke patients at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights gathered Tuesday to celebrate the facility's recent recognitions for its neurol...
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Edward doctor performs cutting-edge robotic surgery to treat kidney cancerNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - At Edward Hospital in Naperville, doctors are using robotics in a new way — in surgery to treat certain complicated cases of kidney cancer. In about 10 percent of advanc...
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'The ultimate multi-tasker,' your brain works 24/7Nov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - A student in Gregg Thompson's sixth-grade social studies class at Woodland Middle School in Gurnee asks, "Why can you only control so much of your brain?" The three-poun...
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People to be thankful for: Kelly CollinsNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - Kelly Collins insists that her efforts to raise awareness about mental illness are just part of her job, but people around her know better. As director of care and conne...
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Cary Grove Rotary donates blood pressure kitsNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - The Rotary Club of Cary Grove recently donated approximately 50 blood pressure monitoring kits to McHenry County Department of Health. Jack Giel, club president, present...