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Tom Petty was a heroin addict in the '90s. Here's why he's talking about it

By Geoff Edgers Washington Post
Oct 12, 2015 6:00 am - The idea for a new unauthorized Tom Petty biography came from a surprising source: Tom Petty. "He didn't want it to be authorized because he felt like authorized meant b...
Suffering from an afternoon slump? Try these tips to re-energize

By Trainer Talk
Oct 12, 2015 6:00 am - Have you ever felt like taking a nap midafternoon? Maybe you lose focus and can't seem to concentrate on your job or task at hand. If you find yourself in a daze or just...
Does dental care have an age limit?

Washington Post wire services
Oct 12, 2015 5:45 am - Unfortunately for a lot of seniors in America, traditional Medicare does not cover dental services, and any type of dental coverage under Medicare would require suppleme...
How to find a dentist you'll love

Washington Post wire services
Oct 12, 2015 5:45 am - Choosing a good dentist in the Chicago area is similar to finding a marriage partner. After all, it's not just a one-time encounter; the dentist/patient relationship sho...
Dental phobia: Alleviating anxiety during dental visits

By Christie Aschwanden Washington Post
Oct 12, 2015 5:45 am - The thought of sitting in a dentist's chair has filled me with terror for as long as I can remember. It started with some painful dental work I had as a kid. A bike acci...
NAMI Cook County event raises record amount

Submitted by Susan Ockerlund
Oct 11, 2015 11:00 pm - The National Alliance on Mental Illness Cook County North Suburban has earned more than $180,000 - a record amount - to support programing, advocacy and help end the sti...
Workplace wellness game: Zombies can get you moving

By Janice Lynch Schuster Washington Post
Oct 11, 2015 7:15 am - Despite the years I've spent trying to lose 20 or 50 pounds, my bad habits stymie me. The sense that I was a hostage to bad habits might explain why I was so intrigued w...
Flu vaccinations for veterans

Daily Herald report
Oct 11, 2015 1:00 am - The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is offering free flu vaccinations Saturday, Oct. 17, at the North Chicago campus, 3001 Green Bay Road, and at the ...
Distracted cellphone walkers create hazards as 'deadwalkers'

By Ashley Halsey III Washington Post
Oct 10, 2015 7:23 am - You have seen the zombielike creatures walking among us. In fact, you may be one of them, moseying along with your eyes fixated on that tiny screen that rests in the pal...
Bedtime routine helps babies sleep through the night

By Dr. Anthony Komaroff
Oct 10, 2015 7:15 am - Q: My 9-month-old is still waking up three to four times during the night. How can I get her to sleep through the night? A: By the time a baby is 4 or 5 months old, he o...

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