Health and Fitness
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Lambs Farm in Green Oaks dealing with bedbugs, state agency confirmsMar 17, 2015 1:00 am - Lambs Farm has been responding to a bedbug problem in some of the campus' group homes, according to a state agency. Bedbugs reportedly were discovered in September in on...
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Aspirin users with common genes may get less colon cancerMar 16, 2015 11:00 pm - CHICAGO (AP) - Researchers have identified common genetic traits that may explain how aspirin can help protect against colon cancer. It's too soon to recommend aspirin f...
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Breast biopsy accuracy is questioned in experimental studyMar 16, 2015 11:00 pm - CHICAGO (AP) - Here's another reason for getting a second medical opinion: Biopsy specialists frequently misdiagnose breast tissue, potentially leading to too-aggressive...
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Eat better, sure; exercise, yeah; but give up smoking?Mar 16, 2015 5:45 am - When was the last time you did something for the first time? I had one of those moments this week when I interviewed Joshua Steckler, owner of Push Fitness in Schaumbur...
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Team support proves invaluable in challengeMar 16, 2015 5:45 am - Juggling their schedules to find time for exercise and meal planning is probably the largest obstacle for many of the teams participating in the Fittest Loser At Work Ch...
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Trainers sound off about the contestantsMar 16, 2015 5:45 am - Their trainers have opened the door. But the contestants in this year's Fittest Loser Challenge, organized by the Daily Herald and Push Fitness in Schaumburg, must learn...
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Apple oatmeal in a jarMar 16, 2015 5:45 am - 3 cups rolled oats 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 3 cups unsweetened applesauce In a medium bowl, combine oats and spice mix, then stir in applesauce. Evenly distribu...
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Phishing made easyMar 16, 2015 5:45 am - Are you making yourself an easy target for scammers who use phishing techniques to steal your identity and personal data? Here are some quick tips on how to protect your...
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Prevention is key to improving your health careMar 16, 2015 5:45 am - Research shows that scheduling regular appointments and seeing your doctor will result in a healthier and a more cost-effective lifestyle. Follow these steps at your app...
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Couple marry after meeting at Biggest Loser ResortMar 16, 2015 5:30 am - What started out as a walk on a treadmill ended up being a walk down the aisle. A couple who met doing workouts in The Biggest Loser Resort's weight loss program in Blo...