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Intelligentsia Cup cycling series to hold West Dundee event

By Lauren Rohr
May 02, 2016 11:00 pm - A section of downtown West Dundee will be transformed into a raceway for a one-day cycling competition this summer. The West Dundee criterium, scheduled for July 20, is ...
Researchers may have discovered how sitting too much leads to heart disease

By American Heart Association
May 02, 2016 6:00 am - Sitting for too long is associated with more calcium deposits in the heart arteries, according to a study by cardiologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. P...
The new generation of pregnancy websites, apps

By Audrey D. Brashich The Washington Post
May 02, 2016 5:55 am - Pregnancy and new parenthood can be overwhelming. There's a deluge of information to digest. For years, websites such as BabyCenter and WhatToExpect.com have provided s...
Dog-walking seniors are healthier

By Karin Brulliard The Washington Post
May 02, 2016 5:54 am - Walking is the most common form of physical activity for people over age 60, and it's good for them. Among other benefits, it's linked to a lower risk of heart disease, ...
The list of cancers being taken down by immunotherapy keeps growing

By Laurie McGinley The Washington Post
May 02, 2016 5:30 am - New immunotherapy drugs are showing significant and extended effectiveness against a broadening range of cancers, including rare and intractable tumors often caused by v...
As mosquito season begins, will Zika strike here?

By Susan Sarkauskas
May 02, 2016 5:00 am - West Nile virus. Sunburn. Lyme disease. Do we need to add Zika virus to the list of ways nature could hurt us this summer? The answer is: No. Yes. Maybe. It depends on w...
Rethinking rehab: Staying as active as possible is now routine for injured athletes of all levels

By Jennifer Van Allen The Washington Post
May 01, 2016 7:30 am - Given that Michael Wardian had multiple pelvic stress fractures and sports hernias, one would think that his rehab would have involved a lot of quality time on the couch...
Game-winning eating habits for young athletes

By Casey Seidenberg The Washington Post
May 01, 2016 7:00 am - I've often speculated that my boys would more keenly listen to my health mantras if I were an NFL or NBA star instead of just their mom. My speculation was proved right ...
Fittest Loser changes pastry chef's career

By Annie Overboe
May 01, 2016 6:30 am - How does a food professional, such as myself, find themselves out of shape and overweight? After all, we're in the culinary business and it's our game to delve into the...
At Work Challenge tip: Learning to eat healthy

By Teresa Schmedding
May 01, 2016 5:12 am - You're motivated and you've got the exercise down. Congrats, that's a big part of the battle. But don't forget that eating the right foods is just as important by beco...

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