Health and Fitness
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'Leaky gut' impacts other medical conditions, including migrainesAug 26, 2017 7:30 am - One area of controversy between traditional and nontraditional medicine is whether a condition known as leaky gut syndrome actually exists. Most traditional medicine ph...
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Cut down on french fry intake for better healthAug 26, 2017 7:00 am - Q: french fries are absolutely one of my favorite foods, but because of their calorie content, I try to limit them to twice a week. Now I just read that eating them even...
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Yingling seeks members for women's advisory committeeAug 25, 2017 1:00 am - State Rep. Sam Yingling is inviting local women to join his Women's Issues Citizens' Advisory Committee, which will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at his co...
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September is National Preparedness Month: Time for planning aheadAug 23, 2017 11:00 pm - Tornadoes in the Midwest, flooding down south, hurricanes in the east and wildfires and earthquakes out west, it seems no one is immune. Remember: Disasters don't plan ...
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Schaumburg blood drive:Aug 23, 2017 1:00 am - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the next community blood drive from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at The Barn, 231 Civic Drive. ...
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Skin cancer is easily cured if diagnosed, treated earlyAug 22, 2017 11:00 pm - Centegra Health System will offer a free skin cancer screening from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at the Centegra Sage Cancer Center, 4305 Medical Center Drive on...
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Komen Chicago to celebrate 20th anniversary at Ignite the Fight Gala and bridge lighting on Oct. 21, with Mario Lopez as More than Pink AmbassadorAug 22, 2017 11:00 pm - Susan G. Komen Chicago will hold its Ignite the Fight Gala presented by Wintrust on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Westin River North, celebrating 20 years of funding global ...
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McHenry County reports first human case of West Nile virusAug 22, 2017 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Department of Health has confirmed its first human case in 2017 for West Nile virus. An elderly individual from Crystal Lake remains hospitalized. A...
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Brush up on food safetyAug 21, 2017 11:00 pm - September is National Food Safety Education Month and back-to-school month, making it the perfect time to review good food safety practices. Stop Foodborne Illness, a n...
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Three60fit Presents Boot Camp at MB Financial at RosemontAug 21, 2017 11:00 pm - Recognizing the benefits of boot camp workouts, Christian Koshaba, a certified physical trainer and owner of Three60fit, is extending an invitation to the Chicagoland ar...