Health and Fitness
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Wellness Place cancer walk May 18May 05, 2014 11:00 pm - Not everyone can approach cancer the way Janis Tolvaysh has. But she hopes we can give it a try. Tolvaysh, a Hoffman Estates resident, is an ovarian cancer survivor. Sh...
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Age not a barrier for Deerfield man chosen for 'Beautiful Minds' campaignMay 05, 2014 11:00 pm - In Bruce Mondschain's opinion, age is an indicator of wisdom, not of what a person can or can't do. At age 71, the Deerfield resident runs a consulting company, travels,...
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Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at Barrington talkMay 05, 2014 11:00 pm - According to The American College of Rheumatology, carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common hand ailments, affecting 4 million to 10 million Americans. Learn mo...
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Community teams drop weight, focus on healthy lifestylesMay 05, 2014 5:45 am - The 23 corporate and 13 park district teams have worked themselves into a frenzy, right up to the finish line. They have learned better eating habits, disciplined worko...
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Stay well-hydrated to reduce severity of morning sicknessMay 05, 2014 5:45 am - Q: I'm in my first trimester of pregnancy and battling terrible morning sickness. What can I do to feel better? A: Morning sickness can put a damper on an otherwise joyo...
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Report backs screenings for early detection of congenital heart diseaseMay 05, 2014 5:45 am - Congenital heart disease is the most common cause of death among newborns. And, sadly, many parents find out in the delivery room that a child could suffer life-threaten...
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Prevent injuries with these tipsMay 05, 2014 5:30 am - Injuries sustained during exercise are far too common and can discourage even the most focused athletes. Injury prevention is definitely time well-spent and much more e...
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Your health: Binge drinking leads to binge eatingMay 05, 2014 5:30 am - Binge drinking leads to binge eating Drinking more than three large glasses of wine can push people over a "tipping point," meaning they consume about 6,300 extra ...
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Fittest Loser Tip of the Week: Packin' Your HammiesMay 05, 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...
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Fittest Loser contestants race to the finishMay 05, 2014 5:30 am - Participating in races, like the recent DuPage Human Race 5K Run may be old hat for some, but for the five contestants in the Fittest Loser Challenge it was a secretly d...