Health and Fitness
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Grandparents hold the keys to preserving family historyAug 01, 2022 11:00 pm - I wish I had learned more about family history from my grandparents, a real missed opportunity. But I didn't know better at the time. And I didn't really get interested...
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7 tools you can use to advocate for a loved one in an emergencyAug 01, 2022 11:00 pm - Let's say your spouse is experiencing a medical emergency - chest pains, shortness of breath or severe pain from a fall. You drive them to the emergency room or call 911...
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Preparing for back-to-school physicalsAug 01, 2022 11:00 pm - Another summer is nearly behind us and it's already time to think about sending the kids back to school. And an important part of preparing for their school return is th...
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Monkeypox in Illinois: Pritzker declares public health emergencyAug 01, 2022 1:00 am - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday declared a public health emergency to manage the monkeypox virus in Illinois, which has the third-highest count of infections in the U.S. He...
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Study casts more doubt on use of high-dose vitamin D pills
Jul 30, 2022 11:00 pm - More research suggests it's time to abandon the craze over vitamin D. Taking high doses of “the sunshine vitamin” doesn't reduce the risk of broken bones in generally he...
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Biden goes back to positive for COVID-19, returns to isolation
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Shopping Cart Shuffle to help Neighborhood Food Pantries meet an increased needJul 29, 2022 6:00 am - Shopping Cart Shuffle to help Neighborhood Food Pantries meet an increased need
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What schools are saying about masks so far as COVID-19 cases are up 10%Jul 29, 2022 1:00 am - With schools on the verge of welcoming kids back once again amid a pandemic, several suburban districts will continue policies of recommending but not mandating face mas...
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Esther's Friends to hold virtual Fancy Prance 5KJul 27, 2022 11:00 pm - Esther's Friends is opening registration on Aug. 15 for the virtual Fancy Prance 5K. Participants can enter their times Sept. 15-20. The charity is named in honor of Est...
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How are you going to pay for long-term care?Jul 24, 2022 7:00 am - Someone turning 65 today has a 70% chance of needing long-term care at some point, according to government statistics. By 2042, when that 65-year-old is 85, the annual G...