Health and Fitness
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How to build a strong core for both looks and performance
Apr 09, 2016 7:15 am - As beach season approaches and we're inundated with swimsuit ads and their six-pack-abs models, it's easy to forget that a strong core is so much more than a well-define...
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Banned chemical still used in hospital IVs is linked to attention deficit disorder
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Your health: How to get over your fear of the dentistApr 09, 2016 6:55 am - How to get over fear of the dentist Almost half of American adults have at least moderate fears about going to the dentist, and 5 percent to 10 percent have told re...
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'Sundowning' can be reduced by simple measuresApr 09, 2016 6:55 am - Q: My husband and I are in our early 80s. Sometimes in the evening he is agitated, confused, and just quite a handful to deal with. The doctor says he has "sundowning." ...
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5 Minute "At Work" Asian Chicken Salad LunchApr 08, 2016 5:00 am - 2 bags (quart-sized) shredded carrots 2 bags (quart-sized) slaw mix + shredded kale 2 Tbs black sesame seeds 1 jalape#xf1;o sliced very fine into halves (according to ta...
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Respite training offered in Carol StreamApr 07, 2016 11:00 pm - Anyone interested in meeting a critical need by supporting caregivers in their community can learn how to do so by attending one of two Respite Education & Support Tools...
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Mother turns son's death into fight against myocarditisApr 07, 2016 5:30 am - Elgin woman organizes fundraisers to spread awareness of myocarditis
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Lake County Forest District waits to open golf coursesApr 07, 2016 5:30 am - Forest district wants to be sure it can cover costs before opening courses
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Does eliminating lactose reduce my risk for cancer?Apr 06, 2016 6:00 am - Q: Does a lactose-free diet play a role in reducing cancer risk? A: For people who can't digest lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk, eating or drinking milk and...
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Free alcohol-abuse screenings at CLCApr 06, 2016 1:00 am - College of Lake County will offer free alcohol-abuse screenings from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at its Grayslake campus. The college's health and wellness center is spon...