Health and Fitness
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NCH to have bigger presence at Arlington Hts. senior centerJul 09, 2014 1:01 am - Northwest Community Hospital will have a bigger presence at the Arlington Heights Senior Center, thanks to a new agreement approved by the village board on Monday. The n...
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3-D mammogram scans may find more breast cancerJul 08, 2014 5:30 am - CHICAGO — 3-D mammograms may be better at finding cancer than regular scans, a large study suggests, although whether that means saving more lives isn't known. The study...
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Lake County will seek proposals to replace Winchester House nursing homeJul 08, 2014 1:01 am - While not a final decision regarding the future of Winchester House, the Lake County Board on Tuesday decided to test the market in a move that could mark the beginning ...
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Allendale recieves grant to work with schools on mental health outreach projectJul 08, 2014 1:01 am - A new three-year grant will give local public-school teachers the opportunity to learn how to help students with emotional and behavioral challenges to remain in school ...
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Treat hypoglycemia with quick intake of sugarJul 07, 2014 6:00 am - Q: I recently started taking medication for Type 2 diabetes. My doctor warned me about hypoglycemia. What signs should I look out for? What should I do if I experience t...
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Avoid these exercises in your journey to better healthJul 07, 2014 5:45 am - Any exercise is better than no exercise, but if you're taking the time to work out, make sure you're choosing exercises that will truly improve your health and fitness. ...
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When canine meets 5K: Running with your dogJul 07, 2014 5:45 am - One of the most important things a running partner can provide is conversation. Many runners are looking for a kind of coach, to push them to go faster or longer; others...
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Your health: Could DNA diet help you lose weight?Jul 07, 2014 5:45 am - Could DNA diet help you lose weight? A DNA diet, in which you eat certain foods based on your genes, could help you to lose a third more weight than calorie countin...
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Wheaton approves new DuPage County community health centerJul 07, 2014 1:01 am - DuPage County Health Department officials are hopeful construction on a new 33,000-square-foot community center can start next month after Wheaton officials approved a s...
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Expert warns of secondary drowning, water risksJul 06, 2014 8:00 am - As summer heats up, experts are warning parents, children and swimmers of all ages to be careful in the water, especially after recent drownings. Even when someone appea...