Health and Fitness
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Microsoft wants to hire autistic peopleApr 11, 2015 7:00 am - Microsoft is looking to recruit yet another type of diverse employee: The Redmond, Washington-based technology giant is piloting a program focused on hiring people with ...
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Nearly half of all preschoolers with ADHD are on medicationApr 11, 2015 7:00 am - The first national survey of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder shows that nearly half of preschoolers are on medication for the condition, and more ...
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Sharpen body and mind by fencingApr 11, 2015 7:00 am - Plyometrics are all the rage these days, but who wants to jump on a box for an hour? Recently I checked out an activity that promised to have me gasping from all the exp...
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Libertyville hospital has sobering message for high school students during Trauma Day eventApr 10, 2015 1:00 am - Students heard a sobering message about distracted driving Friday while attending in Trauma Day at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. It was the second ye...
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Mundelein Fire Department hosts blood driveApr 10, 2015 1:00 am - The Mundelein Fire Department and LifeSource will team up to host an "Everyday Heroes Blood Drive" on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at fire station 1, 1000 N...
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Fittest Loser contestants shed 111 pounds so farApr 06, 2015 5:45 am - It's hard to believe, but contestants in the Fittest Loser Challenge have reached the halfway mark. Organized by the Daily Herald and Push Fitness in Schaumburg, the 12...
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Fittest Loser At Work participants start seeing resultsApr 06, 2015 5:45 am - As they approach the sixth week of the competition, many team members participating in the Fittest Loser At Work Challenge are feeling more confident in their skin and l...
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Mushroom stroganoffApr 06, 2015 5:45 am - ⅔ cup raw cashews 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar Pinch fine sea salt 1½ pounds assorted mushrooms 3 shallots, thinly sliced 2½ cups mushroom broth or low-sodium vegetable ...
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Eating on the goApr 06, 2015 5:45 am - It's tempting to go the quick route and stop at your favorite fast food restaurant for lunch. This can cause people to make poor food decisions and eat unhealthy. Howeve...
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Healthy appsApr 06, 2015 5:45 am - Fitness and eating well have never been more trackable, shareable, inspired or convenient than it is with these mobile apps: • My Fitness Pal: Track your food, exercise...