Health and Fitness
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Why We Walk: Virtual CROP walk aims to help less fortunate both locally and globallySep 28, 2020 6:00 am - There are few fundraisers that take their funds and help not only local organizations, but also extend a helping hand to the world as a whole. The annual Barrington Area...
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Pedaling through the pandemic: Forest preserves report more riders on the bike trailsSep 28, 2020 6:00 am - You weren't imagining it - bike trails were crowded during the shutdown. Five county forest preserves confirmed double and even triple trail usage April through August. ...
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Devastating diagnosis sparks a singular mission for Hawthorn Woods womanSep 28, 2020 5:30 am - Every three months, Hawthorn Woods resident Leslie Ferris Yerger visits the Mayo Clinic hoping to buy more time. She is there today, fingers crossed, waiting for the res...
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Breaking down barriers to a good walk
Sep 27, 2020 8:00 am - I've taken to walking the streets of my neighborhood during the coronavirus pandemic. It's a way to get out of the house when most of us are spending more time at home t...
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Cervical surgery relieves mystery itchSep 27, 2020 6:30 am - Q: A friend had to get one of his cervical discs replaced because it got damaged from surfing. He was surprised when his doctor said that getting a new disc is als...
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My co-workers won't wear face masks and it's stressing me out
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3 anti-bullying tactics every child should learnSep 27, 2020 6:00 am - Among other causes, October is recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month. It's a time to recognize how important it is to teach children about bullying and cyberb...
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Dad's diuretic could be linked to goutSep 27, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Can you please explain what gout is and how it's treated? Our father is 81 years old and was just told that he has gout. His doctor says it could be because he ...
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With small steps, couple hope to make big strides in fight against brain aneurysmsSep 27, 2020 1:00 am - Janet Sutherland-Madden took small steps Sunday during a walk down the Illinois Prairie Path in DuPage County, but she also was making huge strides for a cause that mean...
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Review: The new Apple Watch says my lungs may be sick. Or perfect. It can't decide.