Health and Fitness
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Panel offers tips on recognizing mental illness in teensSep 29, 2015 1:00 am - Half of all cases of diagnosable mental health problems begin before age 14, so one mental health awareness group in St. Charles is putting a focus on teens. A free pane...
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Hoffman Estates hosts flu clinicsSep 29, 2015 1:00 am - Hoffman Estates will host a series of flu clinics in the weeks ahead. This year's vaccine promises to be a closer match for the H3N2 strain still circulating from last y...
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Lake County Health Department advises residents to avoid batsSep 28, 2015 11:00 pm - The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is urging residents to avoid bats. During fall, people may encounter bats more frequently since some bats are m...
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Gene test finds which breast cancer patients can skip chemo
Sep 28, 2015 7:00 am - Many women with early-stage breast cancer can skip chemotherapy without hurting their odds of beating the disease - good news from a major study that shows the value of ...
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What one writer learned from a hard day's night in a sleep lab
Sep 28, 2015 5:45 am - It's 1 in the morning and I've been in bed for a few hours now. Maybe it's the few drops of caffeine I mistakenly drank earlier in the day. Or perhaps it's the 26 wires ...
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Those who get less sleep are more likely to get a cold
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Sherman partners with local schools to raise breast cancer awarenessSep 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Elgin, Ill. - Advocate Sherman Hospital is joining two Elgin Area School District U-46 high schools in the fight against breast cancer. Several events are planned throug...
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Heart failure support group to learn about low-sodium dietSep 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Elgin, Ill. - The next meeting of Advocate Sherman Hospital's new heart failure support group will take place Oct. 8. As a part of the support group, participants will l...
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Your health: Timing your coffee for best advantageSep 27, 2015 7:10 am - Timing your coffee for best advantage That first cup of coffee in the morning can help you get motivated to head out for your workday. But your cup of java can do m...
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Regular eye exams can catch glaucoma earlySep 26, 2015 7:15 am - Q: My mother has open-angle glaucoma. This increases my risk for glaucoma. Can I do anything to reduce that risk? A: You're right to think that your risk is increased. B...