Health and Fitness
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Advocate's 5K to support Adult Down Syndrome CenterMay 19, 2014 11:00 pm - Hundreds of Chicagoland residents are expected to move in the name of health and wellness at the second annual Fitness, Fun for Everyone 5K Run/3K Walk, 8 to 11 a.m., Sa...
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Heart failure diagnosis does not mean death is imminentMay 19, 2014 5:45 am - Q: I was just diagnosed with heart failure. So far, my symptoms have been mild. What can I do to make sure they don't get worse? A: Heart failure is a condition that pro...
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'Happy' theme for Fittest Loser Corporate, Community Challenge teamsMay 19, 2014 5:30 am - Pharrell William's effervescent tune, "Happy" was the surefire soundtrack of the final night of the 2014 Fittest Loser Challenge as Corporate and Community Challenge tea...
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Fittest Loser contestants all winners for losing weightMay 19, 2014 5:30 am - The energy was magnetic last Thursday at Eaglewood Resort and Spa, host resort of the 2014 Fittest Loser Challenge Finale. While the space was perfect for networking and...
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The real truth about teethingMay 19, 2014 5:30 am - Fussy and feverish, the toddler was having a really bad evening. Her mom was calling for some advice, knowing it was a long shot, but hoping to blame all of her daughter...
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Energy, stamina and confidence worth the workout battle scarsMay 19, 2014 5:30 am - What a bittersweet time to have the Fittest Loser Challenge end. While the nutrition plan was strict and the exercise regimen extra hard, it's now time to face life on m...
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Palatine woman inspires with her weight lossMay 19, 2014 5:30 am - Valerie Okleshen's weight-loss journey started like so many other women. Growing up in Flossmoor, she had been an "average, normal weight," although she didn't consider ...
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Your health: Few children see dentist by age 2May 19, 2014 5:15 am - Study: Few children see dentist by age 2 Parents look forward to many of their child's firsts, but a new study shows a major gap when it comes to toddlers' smiles...
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Sharing the same path not the answerMay 19, 2014 5:01 am - This is the third time I have written to you about the bike trail and pedestrian safety at Lake Arlington. (Thank you for printing my other letters.) I'm the guy who was...
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Disabled residents need 5% tax hikeMay 19, 2014 5:01 am - Gov. Quinn's recently released proposed state budget includes dire consequences for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities if the current 5 percent stat...