Health and Fitness
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Class on mental illness coming to Elk Grove areaSep 07, 2015 1:00 am - NAMI Schaumburg Area is offering a free 12-week Family-to-Family education class for family members who have a relative living with mental illness. The class begins Tues...
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Bone marrow donor drive in Hoffman EstatesSep 07, 2015 1:00 am - The village of Hoffman Estates will be holding a Bone Marrow Donor Drive for several weeks in September. If you are between the ages of 18 and 55, in good general health...
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The more you age, the more you need to limit liquor
Sep 05, 2015 11:00 pm - I typically have a second glass of wine when I'm out to dinner, either at a friend's house or a restaurant. But as I get older, I may need to reconsider that practice. T...
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Baby's sponge bath can be enjoyable ritual for mom or dadSep 05, 2015 7:30 am - Q: I'm about to become a new mom. I've heard it's best to give my newborn son a sponge bath, but I've never done this before. Can you give me some guidance? A: Don't wor...
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Second cancers are on the rise; 1 in 5 US cases is a repeat
Sep 05, 2015 7:00 am - Second cancers are on the rise. Nearly 1 in 5 new cases in the U.S. now involves someone who has had the disease before. When doctors talk about second cancers, they mea...
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Are 'WiFi allergies' a real thing?
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Talk to your kids about alcohol before they turn 10, doctors say
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Elgin's first 'Let's Move' event aims to curb childhood obesity with funSep 04, 2015 5:25 am - Elgin's first "Let's Move" event - spinning off from first lady Michelle Obama's program aimed at curbing childhood obesity - will take place later this month. Let's Mov...
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NAMI Kane County North offers Family-to-Family Education ProgramSep 03, 2015 1:00 am - NAMI Kane County North is offering the FREE NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program specifically for families, caregivers and friends of persons diagnosed with serious m...
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What it means when food is said to have 'health halos'Sep 02, 2015 7:00 am - Q: I've heard some that some foods have "health halos." What does that mean? A: A food said to have a "health halo" is a food that sounds healthful or has one nutritious...