Health and Fitness
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Brother tops brother to win Fox Valley MarathonSep 18, 2016 1:00 am - For a pair of running brothers, the first time at the Advocate Dreyer Fox Valley Marathon has proved to be the charm. Running his first marathon, Jeff Wysong of Chicago ...
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Lyme disease walkSep 18, 2016 1:00 am - The Lyme Support Network hosts its eighth annual Lyme Disease Awareness Walk on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Citizens Park, Northwest Highway and Lake Zurich Road in Barrington....
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Simple maneuver relieves symptoms of vertigoSep 17, 2016 7:30 am - Q: I suffer from benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. I've heard that something called the Epley maneuver may help. Could you explain what this is? A: Vertigo is the se...
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How natural are 'natural' hair dyes?
Sep 17, 2016 7:30 am - Cosmetics advertised as natural and organic are a several billion-dollar beauty market, but those labels don't mean much, experts say. Actress Jessica Alba has benefited...
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A tiny power plant you could swallow to fight cancer
Sep 17, 2016 7:30 am - Human beings benefit from more than four billion years of evolution in bioenergy. But come on. We can do better than that. So a group of researchers at Carnegie Mellon U...
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Prepping your food can make all the difference in your dietSep 17, 2016 7:30 am - Our most successful clients have realized that failing to plan is planning to fail. This is especially true with a nutritious diet. We've heard clients tell us so many ...
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Your health: Tips for coping with an enlarged prostateSep 17, 2016 7:30 am - 4 tips for coping with an enlarged prostate When a man reaches about age 25, his prostate begins to grow. This natural growth is called benign prostatic hyperplasia...
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Parents push for more recess for younger Grayslake District 46 studentsSep 17, 2016 7:00 am - Some Grayslake Elementary District 46 parents cite health benefits in asking school officials to provide daily recess for younger children. D46 Parents for Regular Reces...
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Kissing chickens is bad for your health, CDC warnsSep 16, 2016 6:00 am - The backyard chicken trend that has taken hold of America has a lot going for it, occasional neighborly disputes notwithstanding. The eggs are fresh, it's clear where th...
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District 214 apologizes to student after allergic reaction to cafeteria foodSep 16, 2016 1:00 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is apologizing to an Arlington Heights family and offering to pay one student's medical bills after a substitution in the caf...