Health and Fitness
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Owner of prominent Elgin gym had passion for fitnessOct 23, 2026 4:00 am - Mike Wolff was a human dynamo. Jacked. Full of life. Passionate. Enthusiastic. Sometimes exceedingly blunt, but also kind and, especially, caring.
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Are presorted medication packets a good idea?Oct 22, 2026 1:24 pm - Medication regimens can be confusing to patients and caregivers. Faced with an army of pill bottles, many Americans, especially seniors, need solutions. Enter Amazon. In 2018, it acquired a company called PillPack, which had pioneered the monthly delivery of presorted prescription packets directly to patients.
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Clearbrook expands in Libertyville with services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOct 22, 2026 10:49 am - Clearbrook, a nonprofit servicing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently opened a new community center adjacent to its mental health center in Libertyville.
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Naperville District 203 board agrees to consider joining social media lawsuit
Oct 21, 2026 7:29 am - The Naperville District 203 School Board on Monday voted to pursue a nationwide lawsuit against social media platforms over their alleged impacts on schools and students’ mental health.
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Ask the Pediatrician: What is a medical home?Oct 19, 2026 7:22 am - Medical health professions use the term “medical home” to describe the partnership between you, your child and your child’s medical team. It is not a house, an office or a hospital, but a plan to care for a child, keeping in mind all aspects of their health, including their family’s wellness.
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‘Biking brings me joy’: Students, teachers, parents enjoy the vibe during bike buses for National Walk & Roll to School DayOct 15, 2026 11:55 am - Remember the joy of biking as a kid? That youthful vibe came washing over Along for the Ride columnist Ralph Banasiak on Oct. 8 while pedaling with Hammerschmidt Elementary School’s bike bus in Lombard for National Walk and Roll to School Day.
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: What should you know after a blood cancer diagnosis?Oct 15, 2026 7:39 am - Q: My spouse was recently diagnosed with a blood cancer, and we're overwhelmed by everything we’re being told. What should patients and families expect after a diagnosis, and how do doctors determine the right treatment?
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Questions swirl about pope’s future and what he knew when praying at a French shrine famed for cures
Oct 15, 2026 7:32 am - When Pope Leo XIV was elected after the pained finale of Pope Francis’ pontificate, there was hope that a younger, healthier pope would be able to guide the Catholic Church for quite some time before age and ailments slowed him.
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The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelvesOct 14, 2026 11:22 am - For the first time in more than a quarter-century, Americans have a new option when shopping for sunscreen: a skin-protecting chemical that’s long been a go-to option in Europe and other parts of the world.
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Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, his doctors say
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