Health and Fitness
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White Castle's veggie slider not for dietersJan 01, 2015 5:00 am - NEW YORK — White Castle is offering a vegetarian version of its famous sliders, but they're not necessarily for dieters. The hamburger chain says it will offer the Veggi...
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Fitness open house at Prairie Lakes Community CenterJan 01, 2015 12:01 am - Experts at Prairie Lakes Community Center can help you meet your 2015 fitness goals. Stop by the Fitness Open House from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, and check out...
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5 questions to ask before you join a health clubDec 31, 2014 12:01 am - Every year the number one resolution made by individuals is to get in shape. That's a boon for health clubs but can be a boondoggle for those who choose to join. In the ...
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Poll: Americans support listing calories on menusDec 31, 2014 12:01 am - WASHINGTON - More than half of Americans say they already have enough information at restaurants to decide whether they are making a healthy purchase. But they want even...
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How to stay healthy during cold weather seasonDec 30, 2014 10:00 pm - Winter is a great time of year for outdoor sports or sipping hot chocolate in front of a warm fire. But, winter can also be a time of illness and injury if people fail t...
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Free fitness expo in Camelot Community CenterDec 30, 2014 12:01 am - The Arlington Heights Park District is holding its first Fitness Expo Saturday, Jan. 3, just in time to aid in fulfilling those New Year's resolutions. The free expo wil...
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Experts: 2014 was a busy, black-eye year for disease controlDec 29, 2014 4:55 am - NEW YORK - Health officials are celebrating some important victories in 2014, and Time magazine even named Ebola fighters the persons of the year. Nevertheless, this was...
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Aging marathoner: Still running, but at a much slower paceDec 29, 2014 4:45 am - This is the tale of an ancient marathoner, a story of challenge, expectation, nostalgia, disappointment and acceptance. It almost sounds like the stages of grief and los...
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What are the mechanics of balance in our bodies?Dec 29, 2014 4:45 am - Q: What are the body parts, or systems, that help us balance? A: You're asking a very interesting question. I never even thought about it until I went to medical school....
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Noisy toys can be as annoying as they are harmfulDec 29, 2014 4:45 am - After all the holiday toys are open, it can get quite noisy around the house. But, when does that noise pose a health problem? “Some of the most common toys for infants,...