Health and Fitness
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Free six-week health program coming to Hoffman Ests.Aug 08, 2014 1:01 am - A series of classes, Take Charge of Your Health, will return to Hoffman Estates beginning Friday, Aug. 29. The free, six-week program for seniors who have chronic healt...
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Illinois posts marijuana patient application formsAug 08, 2014 1:01 am - Illinois inched forward on the medical marijuana program application process Friday for patients and caregivers by posting the official forms online, but the state asked...
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Specialist to discuss how to manage your stressAug 07, 2014 11:00 pm - The National Alliance on Mental Illness-Cook County North Suburban invites the public to "Stress Management Techniques" by Patrick McGrath, Ph.D., clinical psychologist ...
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Hanover Township's health and wellness expo returnsAug 07, 2014 1:01 am - Flu shots, fitness demos and cholesterol tests are planned for Hanover Township's health and wellness expo. The seventh annual event will take place from 2-6 p.m. Thursd...
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Bad bite: A tick can make you allergic to red meatAug 07, 2014 1:00 am - A bug can turn you into a vegetarian, or at least make you swear off red meat. Doctors across the nation are seeing a surge of sudden meat allergies in people bitten by ...
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Free Lecture: Shedding Light on Breast DensityAug 06, 2014 11:00 pm - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital announces a free community health lecture on breast density. The seminar is being held on Tuesday, August 19 from 6:30-8pm at the Garland...
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Surgeon general who fought tobacco dies at 87Aug 06, 2014 1:01 am - LOS ANGELES - Dr. Jesse Steinfeld, who became the first surgeon general ever forced out of office by the president after he campaigned hard against the dangers of smokin...
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About 1,000 kids expected at final Kids 1st Health FairAug 06, 2014 1:01 am - Eleven-year-old Gavyn Baker chewed on the neck of his purple T-shirt and winced as he prepared for a series of four immunizations Wednesday morning. "I haven't gotten sh...
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Batavia Green Fair aims to inspire eco-friendly lifestylesAug 05, 2014 11:00 pm - The Batavia Green Fair on the Fox, formerly known as the Batavia Green Walk, is returning for its seventh annual event with more than just a new name. Fair co-chairman K...
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Ailing 'Ghostbusters' artist gives bird to cancerAug 05, 2014 5:30 am - LOS ANGELES - Michael Gross says he was just having a little fun with his students when he gave them the assignment to draw a hand with a raised middle finger. After th...