Health and Fitness
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Free conference to help returning veterans, familiesNov 14, 2015 6:24 am - Veterans returning home face a variety of challenges. To help support these veterans, their families and professionals who treat them, AMITA Health Behavioral Health Ho...
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Schaumburg dentist gives away smiles for free to disabled patientsNov 11, 2015 12:00 am - Dr. A.J. Acierno's Schaumburg dental office was bustling on Friday afternoon with patients getting checkups, cleanings and filings. He and his staff normally close up an...
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West Dundee building targeted for more than a sports complexNov 11, 2015 12:00 am - Corey Kelly envisions Lifezone 360 in West Dundee as much more than a sports complex. Yes, it has space for practices, events and tournaments. Plus, there's the potentia...
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Study: Teen obesity surgery benefits last at least 3 yearsNov 10, 2015 5:00 am - The largest, longest study of teen obesity surgery shows huge weight loss and health gains can last at least three years, and many say it's worth the risks. "I feel awes...
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Reducing sugar in kids' diets has huge benefits in just 10 days
Nov 09, 2015 8:00 am - American kids consume an insane amount of sugar — often double or triple the federal recommended dietary guidelines — and these empty calories are often blamed for every...
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Patients' needs addressed in 'person-centered health care'
Nov 09, 2015 6:00 am - CHICAGO - Every time JoAnna James took her husband, Lawrence, to the doctor, she left the hospital without understanding what was wrong with him. "You ask (doctors) to b...
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Lake County program helps diabetes patients manage diseaseNov 09, 2015 4:45 am - One of the trickiest parts of managing diabetes and pre-diabetes is figuring out what you should be eating. That's part of the reason the American Diabetes Association ...
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Hanover Twp. hosts kids health clinic Nov. 12Nov 09, 2015 12:00 am - Hanover Township is partnering with KidCare Medical for a children's immunization, physical and dental clinic from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 12. The event is for newborns to chi...
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Work stress may be shaving years off your life
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Your health: Watching TV increases diabetes riskNov 08, 2015 6:00 am - Tips to prevent, manage diabetes AARP Magazine gives some tips concerning preventing and managing diabetes. TV: An extra two hours a day spent watching televisi...