Health and Fitness
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'Showcase' marathon returning for third year in NapervilleNov 02, 2015 4:00 am - Naperville race has a new name, new start/finish line
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Catching up (briefly) with marathoner Meb Keflezighi
Nov 01, 2015 10:00 pm - It's a near guarantee that if the name “Meb” is mentioned, most people, runners or not, will recognize it. Mebrahtom “Meb” Keflezighi emigrated from Eritrea when he was ...
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Scientists say 'runner's high' is like a marijuana high
Nov 01, 2015 10:00 pm - That happy, invincible feeling you get when you're floating through the air at the peak of a workout? You've probably heard that it's something called endorphins that yo...
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Naperville marathon's new route includes convenient spectator spotsNov 01, 2015 10:00 pm - The Healthy Driven Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon, sponsored by Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare, steps off at 7 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, on Eagle Street between Jackson Av...
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The right running shoe gives you a leg up
Nov 01, 2015 10:00 pm - Whether it's jogging around the block or racing in the Naperville marathon on Nov. 8, running is a high-impact activity. Nearly 70 percent of runners will experience in...
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Your health: Is the candy worth the cost?Nov 01, 2015 7:20 am - Is the candy worth the cost? Halloween is over, but it's likely that your home or office now has an abundance of candy around to tempt you. An occasional treat isn'...
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Enroll Lake County drive opensNov 01, 2015 12:00 am - Enroll Lake County!, the countywide initiative designed to facilitate access to health care for Lake County residents, returns for its third annual enrollment drive. A p...
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Ease into a healthy, plant-based dietOct 31, 2015 7:15 am - Q: I'm thinking of becoming a vegetarian. But I need to be certain - is a vegetarian diet really better for your health? A: The answer is: it depends. Just avoiding meat...
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High-risk babies return to hospital for reunionOct 28, 2015 11:00 am - Little Maya Rodriguez, 4, of Palatine had on a princess costume. It was the fall festival held Saturday at AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Women's & Children's Hospital in...
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Serving size on label not always healthy choiceOct 28, 2015 4:00 am - Q: Does the serving size listed on a food label signify the amount that is healthy for me to eat? A: No, not always. The serving size on the label provides a reference ...