Health & Fitness
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State health agency announces measures to fight measles
Apr 23, 2019 5:32 PM - The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday a slate of initiatives to increase vaccination rates statewide. There have been seven cases of measles in Illinois so far this year, and more than 600 in 22 states around the country. -
2nd annual Run, Walk & Roll-Bloomingdale 5K and 1-mile event set for April 28
Apr 22, 2019 5:10 PM - Runners, walkers, and wheelchair riders can take to the streets on Sunday, April 28, for the second annual Run, Walk and Roll 5K and 1-Mile event at the Marklund Philip Center in Bloomingdale. -
Human Race: Robert Crown Center provides accurate information for today's kids
Apr 22, 2019 5:45 AM - The Robert Crown Center for Health Education has worked at the intersection of youth, communities and families since 1974 by offering programs to schoolchildren from fourth through 10th grade across Northeastern Illinois. -
Jewel-Osco offers foods from across the world
Apr 22, 2019 1:00 AM - Cuisines and cultural favorites around the world are diverse and to better serve Chicago's increasingly diverse population, Jewel-Osco has been expanding its multi-cultural offerings for more than 25 years. -
Fittest Loser: Know the risk factors, symptoms, and ways to reduce your risk for developing diabetes
Apr 21, 2019 7:45 AM - Several of this year's Fittest Loser contestants applied to the challenge to face risk factors for diseases like diabetes head on. Bob Sinclair, who has been told his numbers fall in the prediabetes zone, is hoping participation in the contest will help lower his numbers. -
Updated guidelines for children undergoing tonsillectomy
Apr 21, 2019 7:30 AM - The American Academy of Otolaryngology recently released an updated guideline regarding care for children undergoing a tonsillectomy. One major change is how pain is managed after surgery. -
Training regiment is roller coaster ride of emotionsApr 21, 2019 7:00 AM - Since the start of the Fittest Loser Challenge, my body and mind have been on a roller coaster.
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At Work participants find support around every corner
Apr 21, 2019 7:00 AM - Support systems come in many shapes and sizes, and the Fittest Loser At Work participants have been receiving support from their teams, families, friends, co-workers and others close to their lives. -
How shoe selection can affect exercise
Apr 20, 2019 7:45 AM - A question we often hear from new clients is "What type of shoes should I wear while exercising?" Let's take a look at shoe selection and how it affects your body during exercise.
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Language can be tricky when offering our condolences
Apr 20, 2019 7:30 AM - Language matters. Words matter. They flavor the mood, tone, attitude, and feelings.
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