Health & Fitness
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Community rallies to help Mundelein teacher fighting cancer
Feb 18, 2019 6:50 AM - Blood drives are commonplace in the suburbs, but the one planned Tuesday at Mundelein Elementary District 75 headquarters has special significance for the staff, students and parents. -
How to sneak in physical activity during sedentary work dayFeb 17, 2019 7:00 AM - Too much sitting around can bring heart health risks. But if your job has you sitting all day, here's what you can do.
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14 minutes that saved a life: How paramedics' quick thinking during stroke made all the difference
Feb 17, 2019 6:00 AM - "With stroke care, it's all time-sensitive, so (the paramedics') ability to recognize this patient, a really young individual having a stroke ... led to outcomes that were amazing for this young man," said Dr. Daryl Wilson of Edward Hospital. -
Getting fit after pregnancy can be complicated
Feb 17, 2019 6:00 AM - Postpartum physical activity is essential for health, wellness but there's little definitive information about how to go about it or support from doctors. -
Strength training is perfect exercise for everyone, really
Feb 17, 2019 8:00 AM - No "one" workout is perfect for everyone, but one type of exercise all our Push Fitness trainers practice, regardless of their goals, is strength training.
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4th Annual Integrated Creative Arts Therapy ConferenceFeb 18, 2019 7:51 AM - Institute for Therapy through the Arts will hold its 4th Annual IIntegrated Creative Arts Therapy Conference March 29-30 at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago).
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Grieving over loss of teacher or mentor is normal
Feb 16, 2019 7:31 AM - The death of a mentor or important teacher in your life can cause a lot of grief -- it's another kind of invisible grief. If it happens to you, know you are not alone.
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Pediatricians offer new advice about strawberry birthmarks
Feb 16, 2019 7:24 AM - What to do if your child develops superficial hemangiomas sometimes known as strawberry marks as they appear pink or red and resemble the texture of the fruit. -
It Looks Like Alzheimer's Disease or Other Dementias-But It Is NotFeb 15, 2019 7:24 AM - When you or a friend or loved one begin experiencing forgetfulness, start repeating the same things, act confused, or exhibit mood or personality changes-it's a cause for concern. Many Baby Boomers automatically assume it's Alzheimer's Disease or one of the other forms of dementia.
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Rolling Meadows increases tobacco purchase age to 21Feb 14, 2019 4:47 PM - Rolling Meadows joined a growing list of Northwest suburbs this week in hiking the tobacco purchase age to 21.
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