Health and Fitness
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How much is too much screen time?Apr 08, 2014 5:30 am - As most parents know by now, the experts say we should limit our kids' screen time or risk raising socially stunted couch potatoes. Last fall, the American Academy of P...
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Why you're better off running empty-handedApr 08, 2014 5:30 am - Running used to be a simple endeavor. All you needed was a shirt, shorts and shoes. Now, it's far more complicated. We are a nation of accessorizers, even in our exerci...
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UK scientists make body parts in labApr 08, 2014 5:30 am - LONDON - In a north London hospital, scientists are growing noses, ears and blood vessels in a bold attempt to make body parts in the laboratory. It's far from the only ...
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FDA: Honey with any added sweeteners isn't honeyApr 08, 2014 1:01 am - The Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to ensure that shoppers who buy honey are getting the real deal. New guidance issued Tuesday would prevent food compani...
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Electrical device helps paralyzed men move legsApr 08, 2014 1:01 am - LONDON - Three years ago, doctors reported that zapping a paralyzed man's spinal cord with electricity allowed him to stand and move his legs. Now they've done the same ...
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Coordinator works out with Schaumburg parks personal trainersApr 07, 2014 11:00 pm - Schaumburg Park District fitness programs feature eight certified personal trainers who offer private and semiprivate sessions at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N....
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Fittest Loser Tip of the Week: Jump aroundApr 07, 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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Temptations don't manage to take her off trackApr 07, 2014 5:01 am - Staying on task during the Fittest Loser Challenge is doable, but it sure takes lots of gumption, especially in the face of everyday temptations. While I have resolved t...
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The trials and tribulations of losing weight in the spotlightApr 07, 2014 5:00 am - While the Fittest Loser contestants couldn't possibly get through this arduous 12-week challenge without the enormous support of family and friends, they run into a few ...
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Community team members enjoy a positive weekApr 07, 2014 5:00 am - If last week represented a bit of a lull for some of our corporate and community partners in the Fittest Loser Community Challenge, this week made up for it. There was ...