Health and Fitness
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Palatine, DEA to host medicine drop-offApr 15, 2016 1:00 am - The Palatine Police Department, in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 11th opportunity in six years to drop off unwanted expir...
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Naperville cancer center expansion aims to add comfortApr 13, 2016 11:00 pm - Cancer doesn't come with a lot of choice. No one chooses the disease, and no one would choose to spend their days hooked up to an IV as medicine slowly drips in that wil...
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U.S. officials: The more we know about Zika, the scarier it is
Apr 12, 2016 7:00 am - WASHINGTON - The more researchers learn about the Zika virus, the scarier it appears, federal health officials say, as they urge more money for mosquito control and deve...
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Gabrielle Reece weighs in on how to be 'Strong,' equal pay
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At Disney, running a race is all about the costumeApr 12, 2016 6:00 am - LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - At Walt Disney World, you might find Darth Vader, Tinker Bell or a classic Disney princess running alongside half-marathon participants. These e...
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Lake Villa woman dies from Elizabethkingia bacteriaApr 12, 2016 1:00 am - The first confirmed Illinois case of a bacterial infection that has killed 18 people in Wisconsin killed 52-year-old Lake Villa resident Kimberly Cencula, CBS reported T...
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Elgin bodybuilder competes on 'American Grit'Apr 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Rappel down a slippery mountain canyon? Run 5.2 miles while carrying a heavy log with three other people through an obstacle-filled course? Take on survival challenges d...
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Fittest Loser At Work Tip: Improve desk ergonomicsApr 11, 2016 6:12 am - Sitting in one position for long hours can wreak havoc on your posture. And not just at your computer, but even away from it on your tablet or phone. A study from the H...
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10 tips for better sleepApr 11, 2016 5:55 am - Getting enough good-quality sleep is essential to staying healthy. Certain sleep problems - for example, sleep apnea - require medical treatment. But these 10 simple ste...
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Why balance can make or break a runner
Apr 11, 2016 5:55 am - Especially in the spring, it can feel as if it's a balancing act to train for upcoming races. You're increasing your weekly mileage at the same time you're preparing he...