Health and Fitness
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Health department offers free hepatitis health fairMay 14, 2014 11:00 pm - In observance of National Hepatitis Testing Day, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center will host a free hepatitis health fair in conjunction with...
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After husband's tragic death, widow takes on PTSDMay 14, 2014 1:01 am - BURLINGTON, Vt. - Amy Miner says the last night of her husband's life got off to an amazing start. Kryn Miner and his wife attended a wedding in April in Vermont with tw...
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Study: Many health woes common in autistic adultsMay 14, 2014 1:01 am - Autistic adults are much more likely than others to suffer from depression, high blood pressure, obesity and additional health woes that may partly result from their soc...
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Local residents urged to participate in national health surveyMay 13, 2014 1:01 am - The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the most comprehensive survey of the health and nutritional status of the U.S. population, is asking local resident...
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Illinois Senate committee OKs ban on crib bumpersMay 13, 2014 1:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - An Illinois Senate committee has approved a ban on selling crib bumpers. The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reported that the committee cited an Amer...
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Cupcakes, cookie sale to benefit special needsMay 12, 2014 11:00 pm - Have some fun, buy some homemade cupcakes and cookies, and support special needs children at the same time on Sunday, May 18. Cupcakes and Cookies for College will be fr...
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Your Health: Yep, work email at home = stressMay 12, 2014 5:45 am - Do you check your work email at home? Using your phones and tablet to access your work email outside office hours can dramatically increase your stress levels, rese...
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Lessons learned: Contestants reflect on their journeyMay 12, 2014 5:30 am - So what has the 2014 Fittest Loser Challenge meant to this year's five contestants? Much more than weight loss. Sure, they're ecstatic to have lost a heap of weight, bu...
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An amazing journey: Community members look backMay 12, 2014 5:30 am - During this final week of the Fittest Loser Community Challenge, our corporate and park district team partners reminisce about a 12-week journey that has transformed the...
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Fittest Loser Tip of the Week: Wave Goodbye to 'Girl' PushupsMay 12, 2014 5:30 am - Assurance has been a longtime proponent of corporate wellness programs, as it has empowered our employee base and provided them with both short and long-term benefit...