Health and Fitness
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Transitioning from keto diet should be done slowlyMar 12, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I've been doing keto for a few months to lose weight. I've almost reached my goal, and I'm ready to go back to eating more carbs. Is there a good way to switch from k...
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What to know about prescription drugs promising weight lossMar 12, 2023 7:00 am - WeightWatchers, the 60-year-old diet firm, announced last week it would acquire a telehealth company whose providers prescribe anti-obesity drugs for growing numbers of ...
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While the pandemic may finally be coming to a close, the effects on children may lingerMar 11, 2023 10:00 pm - Barring any surprise surges or mutations of the virus, both the federal and state emergency declarations raised in response to the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago are ...
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Baby's death tied to contaminated breast pump, CDC saysMar 11, 2023 6:00 am - Federal health officials are warning parents of newborns to sterilize equipment used for both bottle- and breast-feeding after a baby died last year from a rare infectio...
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A midday stop for lobster proves love is alive and wellMar 11, 2023 6:00 am - One month later and this is still on my mind. Valentine's Day was just a month ago, almost to the day. The day for lovers, for sweethearts and for friends — really for l...
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West Suburban Community Pantry to host 'Spring Into Wellness' event March 29Mar 09, 2023 10:00 pm - On Wednesday, March 29, West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge is presenting "Spring into Wellness," a program of family fun with food and fitness. The free program...
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What should you do if you witness a cardiac arrest? An Advocate Sherman cardiologist explainsMar 09, 2023 10:00 pm - Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart malfunctions and stops working suddenly. It sometimes happens without warning and requires immediate treatment. According to the Am...
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Edward-Elmhurst Health officials decide to close Naperville fitness center, upsetting residentsMar 08, 2023 12:00 am - Residents are upset after Edward-Elmhurst Health officials made the unexpected decision to close the Naperville facility's fitness center. Although the city council has ...
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DeltaVision plans available for Illinois individuals and familiesMar 06, 2023 10:00 pm - Illinois residents can now access quality eye care and eyewear at low out-of-pocket costs from Delta Dental of Illinois through DeltaVision*. Effective March 1, DeltaVis...
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Things to do March 10-16: Suburban St. Patrick's Day parades, races and moreMar 06, 2023 10:00 pm - By Luke Zurawski lzurawski@dailyherald.com Before Friday The Orchid Show, Magnified: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through March 26 at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 La...