Health and Fitness
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How to talk to a friend who has Alzheimer's
Jun 26, 2016 6:30 am - During a routine trip to my local grocery, I ran into an acquaintance I had not seen in more than a year. She looked great and was her typically upbeat, energetic self. ...
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Google aims to make searching medical symptoms less terrifying
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Your health: Hot weather causes rising tempersJun 25, 2016 7:00 am - Hot temperatures cause rising tempers If you're driving down the expressway on a hot day and feel like other motorists seem a little more aggressive or dangerous, y...
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Torn meniscus doesn't always require surgeryJun 25, 2016 6:55 am - Q: My knees hurt a lot, more on the left. At 76 years young, I guess I should expect that. An MRI scan shows I have a "torn meniscus" in my right knee, and arthritis in ...
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Playing one sport year-round isn't smart, even for kids with pro dreamsJun 24, 2016 5:00 am - It's summertime. That means long, hot days, no school - and summer camps. Lots of kids spend at least some of the summer at camps. There are overnight camps, theater cam...
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Exploring nutritional differences between sorbet and sherbetJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - Q: What's the difference between sherbet and sorbet? A: Both sherbet and sorbet are frozen desserts made with fruit purée or juice, sugar, and flavorings. Sherbet also c...
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Explore Fox River region on guided kayak, walking toursJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - Paddle down the Fox River or stroll through the Fox Valley with Friends of the Fox River members and see what nature has to offer during their “Find The Fox” series. “I ...
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Food safety tips for vegetables, fruits and fresh-squeezed juicesJun 22, 2016 6:00 am - Whether from a supermarket, farm stand, or your own garden, fresh fruits and vegetables are highlights of summertime. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds you t...
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Free fitness classes part of Go GurneeJun 22, 2016 1:00 am - Gurnee Park District will offer some free fitness classes as part of a walking initiative. The park system's FitNation facility and Go Gurnee are behind the free Yoga in...
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Feeling vulnerable after shootings? It's normal, experts sayJun 21, 2016 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This story was originally published June 22. Nearly every time Matt Jenrick goes out in public lately, he's got his guard up. When he exits his cond...