Health and Fitness
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Study finds mere 2.7 percent of U.S. adults meet criteria for 'healthy lifestyle'
Mar 26, 2016 1:00 am - American portion sizes, our couch-potato ways and our waistlines are the punchlines of jokes around the world. But how bad are we really? Here in a suburban area full o...
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Your health: Fitness social networks can help your work out moreMar 26, 2016 1:00 am - Community groups increase workouts When people join a fitness social network, they exercise 100 percent more than those who work out without online buddies, accordi...
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Hot flashes can be treated with medicine and simple stepsMar 26, 2016 1:00 am - Q: I'm afraid to take hormone therapy for my menopausal hot flashes. Are there any natural remedies that work? A: Natural remedies can help for hot flashes, but hormone ...
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Martial arts such as tai chi may help improve your memoryMar 26, 2016 1:00 am - In my opinion, the greatest health threat facing the United States for at least the next 20 years is not heart disease, diabetes or cancer. It is the serious type of dem...
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Kids who eat two breakfasts are less likely to be overweight than those who eat none
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Anytime Fitness Streamwood seeks warriorsMar 25, 2016 11:00 pm - A call for warriors goes out across the greater Chicago area from more than 30 Anytime Fitness clubs and more than 3,000 clubs across the globe. The Channahon Warrior Da...
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Are the health claims of coffee really true?Mar 24, 2016 6:00 am - Q: Are the claims true that coffee is really healthy? A: Evidence now shows that coffee in moderate amounts is linked with lower risk of several chronic diseases, includ...
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Schaumburg offers class to help people cope with chronic illnessMar 24, 2016 1:00 am - The Village of Schaumburg invites the public to take part in a six-week program that allows participants to learn how to thrive with chronic illness. Offered by AgeOpti...
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Welcome spring with Fun Run in Color 5KMar 23, 2016 11:00 pm - Get showered with color during Wheaton 5K
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Belly dancing: Beneath the bangles and beads lies a terrific workoutMar 21, 2016 11:00 pm - Mari Peckham, 51, starts her Monday mornings to the sound of jingling coin belts, international music and laughter among friends. "I know we're all sweating," Peckham t...