Health and Fitness
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Memorial Walk, support groups offered by Fox Valley Hands of HopeApr 27, 2016 11:00 pm - This month, Fox Valley Hands of Hope offers free support groups and its annual Memorial Walk. The programs are free and open to everyone in the community, but registrati...
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Support groups for cancer patients and their caregivers start May 4 in PalatineApr 27, 2016 11:00 pm - Come together with other cancer patients and caregivers on the journey. Kelli Mitchell Wellness House, a non-profit organization that provides support for people impac...
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Artist battles 'monsters' while creating them on canvasApr 27, 2016 5:30 am - Five years ago, Jamie Koala was in a place darker than the skulls and morbid landscapes she has painted for heavy metal bands, such as “Lamb of God.” Koala had earned he...
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Bitters And BerriesApr 26, 2016 6:00 am - 1/3 cup raw coconut sugar 1/3 cup water 1½ tablespoons angostura bitters ½ vanilla pod, sliced open lengthwise, seeds scraped out 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 2 ...
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Healthy Kids Day at Foglia YMCAApr 26, 2016 1:00 am - Lake Zurich's Foglia YMCA will host Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 30. The free Healthy Kids Day will have activities including a jumping jack cha...
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Celebrate World Tai Chi & QiGong Day SaturdayApr 25, 2016 11:00 pm - World Tai Chi & Qigong Day began in Kansas City, Missouri in 1998 and is now in its 16th year with over 70 nations participating. On the last Saturday of April each yea...
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Fittest Loser At Work Tip: Don't go it aloneApr 25, 2016 6:14 am - No matter what diet or workout you choose, you are far more likely to hit your weight-loss goals if you have some emotional support. This isn't just some squishy feeling...
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Group offers support for Down syndrome diagnosisApr 25, 2016 6:00 am - Group helps parents who have been give a Down syndrome diagnosis
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What Yelp can tell you about a hospital that official ratings can't
Apr 25, 2016 5:55 am - If you've ever taken the time to give Yelp your two cents about a hospital, you'll be happy to know that someone's listening and that they've deemed the crowdsourced inf...
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Cornell study finds some people may be genetically programmed to be vegetarians