Health and Fitness
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Marathoners bring money to Naperville economy, charitiesDec 23, 2015 12:00 am - Runners counted their mileage and the moments to the finish in the Healthy Driven Naperville Marathon for the third time this year, but it was the first time anyone coun...
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New advice on who qualifies for cholesterol-lowering statins
Dec 22, 2015 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Considering a cholesterol-lowering statin to prevent a heart attack? Deciding who's a good candidate requires calculating more than a simple cholestero...
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Study: Some cardiac arrest victims ignore warning symptoms
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Healthy baskets that won't be resentedDec 22, 2015 5:00 am - It takes a little finesse to give a healthful holiday gift that is genuinely well-received. Something like a digital scale or a gym membership could easily be misconstru...
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Your health: Tips for a healthy holiday seasonDec 21, 2015 6:00 am - Tips for a healthy holiday season Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests takin...
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These athletes embrace the golden years of exercise
Dec 21, 2015 4:45 am - These athletes embrace the golden years of exercise
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'Greatest Loser' challenge starts next week in ElginDec 21, 2015 12:00 am - A new initiative hopes to help Elgin-area residents get healthy with the prospect of free shopping at a local grocery store chain plus a $1,000 grand prize. The “Greates...
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Five amazing and alarming things that may be done with your DNA
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Tips for setting a New Year's resolution you can implementDec 20, 2015 6:00 am - As 2015 comes to a close, now is a great time to reflect on the past 12 months and look ahead to 2016. For many, the new year brings new hope, new adventures, and New Y...
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Low-Sugar Tart Cherry and Chocolate BrowniesDec 20, 2015 5:00 am - 1½ cups (6 ounces) dried, unsweetened* tart cherries, chopped 1 teaspoon almond extract ¼ cup plus 1/3 cup bottled or spring water 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (I used...