Health and Fitness
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Inverness cancer support group provides community to its membersApr 02, 2015 1:00 am - A cancer support group started by an Inverness woman five months ago has grown so quickly that Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital near Lake Barrington is stepping in to hel...
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Vista Healthy Woman Expo:Apr 02, 2015 1:00 am - Vista Health System's annual Healthy Woman Expo & Health Fair is set for Thursday, April 9, 3:30 to 7 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Gurnee Convention Center, 6161 Grand Ave. ...
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Fun Run in Color 5K returns to WheatonApr 01, 2015 11:00 pm - With the weather warming up, April is prime time to get outside and get moving after a winter stuck indoors. Wheaton-area residents can begin a spring fitness routine w...
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New community health center on track to open this fall in WheatonApr 01, 2015 5:29 am - Construction of the DuPage County Health Department's $11 million community health center is on schedule and the facility is expected to open in mid-September in Wheaton...
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Naperville's Loaves & Fishes switching to 'open market' layout to promote healthy foodsApr 01, 2015 1:00 am - The bottleneck in aisle four at Loaves & Fishes Community Services in Naperville soon will be no more and the pantry will have more room for fresh, healthy foods. Loave...
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New Fittest Loser regimen brings a few surprisesMar 30, 2015 6:30 am - I felt crippled. At first, I decided to climb down the stairs sideways with my back and hands against the railing for support. When I thought nobody was looking, I even ...
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Despite aches, pains, Fittest Loser contestants seeing resultsMar 30, 2015 6:30 am - Contestants in the Fittest Loser Challenge are becoming accustomed to swimming in sweat. A few weeks ago, some of them had never even heard of a "burpee." Now they're cr...
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Fittest Loser At Work teams motivated by results, each otherMar 30, 2015 6:00 am - Contestants in the Fittest Loser At Work Challenge are beginning to see results. In Week 5 of the challenge, they are reporting an increase in energy, significant weight...
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Oven roasted tofuMar 30, 2015 5:45 am - 2 (14-ounce) packages firm tofu ¾ cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon dried or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme, oregano or parsley Drain tof...
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World Backup DayMar 30, 2015 5:45 am - March 31 is World Backup Day and a great time to take a moment and ensure you back up your important files. It is easy to be lulled into a false sense of security, but ...