Health and Fitness
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Reading food labels one lesson learned during Fittest Loser challengeApr 06, 2015 5:45 am - After reading one of my salad dressing labels, I immediately apologized to my kidneys for years of unintentional abuse. It had almost 600 milligrams of sodium per servi...
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New Naperville space aims to give seniors 'a reason to get up in the morning'Apr 06, 2015 1:00 am - The new Naperville Senior Fitness and Activity Center has a "director of fun." It also has a TV to play Nintendo Wii, a golf putting set, color-coded musical bells, a dr...
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Constable: Looking for fresh eggs? Get into chicken rentalsApr 05, 2015 7:30 am - The Facebook page of Kellie Burke of Wauconda features three little words not usually seen in the same sentence: Urban Chicken Rentals. "Bring the eggsperience home," sa...
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Top trails and roads to ride your bike in the suburbsApr 05, 2015 7:00 am - It's time to get the bike out. Lucky for riders, the suburbs are full of good trail and road options. Local choices are flat or mildly hilly and, because of our Midweste...
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Company launches sacroiliac joint fusion systemApr 05, 2015 7:00 am - Zyga Technology, Inc., a medical device company focused on the design, development and commercialization of minimally invasive devices to treat underserved conditions of...
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Increase your stamina to avoid debilitating MS fatigueApr 05, 2015 7:00 am - Q: I have multiple sclerosis. For me, the most debilitating symptom is fatigue. What can I do to feel more energized? A Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an illness that affec...
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Your health: Workout can cause muscle sorenessApr 05, 2015 7:00 am - Workout can cause muscle soreness Many popular workouts that aim to strengthen your arms, legs, and abs give short shrift to many of the muscles that form your body...
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Why do men prefer certain female backsides?Apr 05, 2015 7:00 am - The latest evolutionary psychology suggests that heterosexual men might be on the lookout for a very specific kind of spine curve in sexual partners. In other words, it'...
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Tax refunds for many take hit, or get bump, from health lawApr 05, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - As the April 15 tax deadline nears, people who got help paying for health insurance under President Barack Obama's law are seeing the direct effect on their...
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Study finds art helps nursing and medical students' observation skillsApr 04, 2015 7:00 am - Gazing at a painting or examining a sculpture can aid nursing and medical students in improving their observation skills, according to findings published in the April is...