Health and Fitness
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Bone marrow drive Saturday in WaukeganNov 17, 2016 12:00 am - A bone marrow registration drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at St. Anastasia School, 629 W. Glen Flora Ave., Waukegan. The event honors 11-ye...
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New app connects youths to mental health helpNov 16, 2016 10:00 pm - McHenry County youths now have faster and easier access via text to mental health resources with a new mobile app called "MCHELP." Originally launched as "Text A Tip," ...
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Tobacco 21 debate in Naperville pits freedom versus addiction preventionNov 16, 2016 4:19 am - Freedom of choice for young adults is butting up against addiction prevention efforts in Naperville as the city council considers raising the age to buy tobacco to 21. ...
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Advocate Sherman offers 'Healthy Rears,' a colon cancer prevention event Nov. 29Nov 15, 2016 10:00 pm - Advocate Sherman Hospital invites the community to attend "Healthy Rears," a free colon cancer educational talk, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Gail Borden Public...
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Holiday Warning Signs That Your Senior Loved Ones Need HelpNov 14, 2016 10:00 pm - Senior Helpers Provides Suggestions on How to Help Loved Ones Remain Independent and Give Families Peace of Mind When family members get together for the holidays, they ...
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Get ready to burn some calories at a Thanksgiving Day raceNov 14, 2016 10:00 pm - Three local races can help you burn off some calories before you start devouring your Thanksgiving feast, and also let you help others while you are doing it. On Thanksg...
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Here's what you need to know about MedicareNov 13, 2016 6:20 am - Your 65th birthday is coming up. Soon, you think, the government will send you a packet explaining how to enroll in Medicare, its vast health program for 46 million seni...
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Americans are spending more on health care - for their pets
Nov 13, 2016 6:15 am - Pets - they're just like us! Or, at least, we Americans try mighty hard to make them so. We give them fluffy beds. We take them to work. We offer them kale treats and pu...
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5 questions to ask before choosing a health plan
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Turning back the clock takes a serious toll on your mental health