Health and Fitness
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Healthy Lombard in the running for $30,000 grantMar 19, 2014 1:00 am - Despite having little funding, volunteers for Healthy Lombard have been able to creatively work toward reducing child obesity and getting residents active for the past f...
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Dangers of Spray TanningMar 18, 2014 11:00 pm - Barrington, IL - In the dead of winter, we all begin to look a bit pasty and often have the desire to add a little color to our complexion. Since tanning beds are known ...
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Schaumburg High School proves bald is beautiful at St. Baldrick's eventMar 18, 2014 11:00 pm - Schaumburg High School was buzzing with school spirit as many of its own shaved their heads during a pep assembly to raise awareness and funds for children's cancer rese...
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You can't move away from allergies, study saysMar 18, 2014 11:00 pm - Barrington, IL - Looking for an allergy free region of the country to get away from sneezing and itchy eyes? New research shows no matter where you live in the country, ...
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Cardinal expected to leave hospital later this weekMar 18, 2014 1:00 am - Cardinal Francis George, hospitalized since Friday with flu-like symptoms, is expected to be released from the hospital later this week, archdiocese officials said Tuesd...
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Learn the importance of colonoscopies at free seminarMar 17, 2014 11:00 pm - It's the type of cancer no one wants to talk about, but colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. C...
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'Take Charge' program teaches proactive approach to diabetesMar 17, 2014 11:00 pm - The Barrington Area Council on Aging, in partnership with AgeOptions, will offer "Take Charge of Your Diabetes" a health education class for adults 55 and over. The clas...
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Fittest Loser Tip of the Week: The Cubicle ShuffleMar 17, 2014 5:45 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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Boot camp blues: Surviving brutal workoutsMar 17, 2014 5:45 am - Last Friday night I had a dream that each day leading up to Saturday boot camp I had eaten a square of chocolate toffee, and it was going to show as a gain on the scale ...
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Pushing it: Contestants take on boot camp challenge togetherMar 17, 2014 5:45 am - With a third of the Fittest Loser Challenge now behind them, the five contestants assess what has to be one of the most challenging components of the 12-week fitness and...