Health and Fitness
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District 204 social workers: Teens' need mental coping skillsMar 04, 2016 4:00 am - Parents in Indian Prairie Unit District 204 who attended a diversity council forum on mental health Thursday night wanted insight into the minds of their kids. What they...
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Elgin kicks off monthlong activities promoting healthMar 04, 2016 12:00 am - Elgin residents can partake of a host of free activities and educational programs aimed at helping them adopt healthier lifestyles. As part of the Activate Elgin citywid...
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Are smiles really contagious?Mar 03, 2016 10:00 pm - Facial expressions are so infectious, they can change from person to person in a fraction of a second, according to a new study. Researchers reported that when we see an...
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NCH offers free programs for seniors in MarchMar 03, 2016 10:00 pm - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (March 3, 2016) - Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is hosting several free programs for adults over age 55 in March at the Arlington Heights ...
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Crisis Line training offered in Fox ValleyMar 03, 2016 10:00 pm - The state's budget crisis has had a negative effect on the most vulnerable populations. This has led to feelings of frustration, anxiety, depression and an increased dem...
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Bartlett launches committee to promote bicycling, runningMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - Bartlett could be the perfect rest stop for bicyclists riding from Elk Grove Village and other suburbs to the Fox River, Bartlett resident Terry Witt says. And now that ...
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Fittest Loser Workplace Tip: Tabata a short, powerful workoutMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - If you're looking to get healthier at work, you might consider trading your spreadsheets for tabata. Never heard of it? Tabata training is a high-intensity interval trai...
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Friendship Village Walking Challenge No "Pie in the Sky" FeatMar 02, 2016 10:00 pm - Earlier this year, a month-long fitness initiative called "Tackle the Towers" challenged residents at Friendship Village senior living in Schaumburg to walk the distance...
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Baking Secrets goes healthy for Fittest LoserMar 01, 2016 5:00 am - Three years ago I set out to craft a morning protein shake that would easily carry the weight of a substantial meal. That's important, as I learned our bodies don't keep...
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Breakfast and Morning Snack Protein ShakeMar 01, 2016 5:00 am - 6 ounces Greek yogurt, 2 percent fat (¾ cup) 1 cup baby spinach leaves 2 tablespoons dried egg white powder * (see alternative ingredients below) 2 tablespoons cocoa pow...