Health and Fitness
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Your health: What to ask before joining a health clubJan 03, 2016 6:00 am - What to ask before joining a health club Is your New Year's resolution to get healthier? Then, you might be considering joining a health club. “It's a fact that abo...
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Several treatment options can ease upset stomachJan 02, 2016 12:00 am - Q: I've been taking PPIs for years to treat my heartburn. Now I hear they might increase my risk for a heart attack. Should I stop taking them? A: Proton pump inhibitors...
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New year for fitnessJan 02, 2016 12:00 am - The Arlington Heights Park District kicked off the new year in a healthy way with a fitness expo at Camelot Park Saturday. ...
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Wheaton man runs 52K on 52nd birthday for clean waterJan 01, 2016 4:40 am - Steve Spear doesn't have a bumper sticker on his car that reads "13.1" or even "26.2." And there just don't seem to be any "3,243" bumper stickers available to reflect h...
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Take a hike at these six top spots in the suburbsJan 01, 2016 4:30 am - Flatlanders, beware: There are actually plenty of great hiking spots in the suburbs. The northern Illinois landscape is far from flat and boring - if you know where to l...
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Explore the great outdoors in suburbiaJan 01, 2016 4:30 am - You don't have to travel far to sleep under the stars and experience the wonders of the wilderness - suburban forest preserves and nearby state parks offer plenty of pla...
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New Year's Fit Fest in Schaumburg Jan. 2Dec 31, 2015 12:00 am - Kick off the new year by sampling Schaumburg Park District's fitness classes in a fun and festive atmosphere. The New Year's Fit Fest is set for 8 a.m. to noon, Saturd...
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Fit Fest offers opportunity to sample exercise optionsDec 30, 2015 12:00 am - The Schaumburg Park District New Year's Fit Fest from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 2, offers a chance to sample various fitness classes in a fun and festive atmosphere....
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Naperville Pilates, spin studio helps fitness buffs 'feel strong inside'Dec 30, 2015 12:00 am - Maura Clifford and Karen Blecke are self-described "movement geeks." The Naperville moms, with seven kids between them, don't exactly nerd out over staying in shape, but...
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How to deal with the post-holiday letdownDec 29, 2015 12:00 am - A number of years ago we bought our first artificial Christmas tree. You know, the kind that comes in pieces and get put together a bit like Tinker Toys or Legos. My t...