Health and Fitness
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Chronic fatigue syndrome resembles hibernation
Oct 15, 2016 7:30 am - One of the most spectacular feats of such creatures as bats, bees and snakes is hibernation. For months at a time, these animals essentially go into power-save mode. Th...
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Allergy shots are time-consuming, but effective for mostOct 15, 2016 7:30 am - Q: I'm plagued by seasonal allergies. Should I consider immunotherapy? A: Many people know all too well the misery of allergies - the sneezing, runny nose, postnasal dri...
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Your health: High-fiber diet may lower breast cancer riskOct 15, 2016 7:30 am - High-fiber diet may lower breast cancer risk Teenage girls and young women who eat a lot of foods high in fiber, such as fruits and vegetables, may have a lower ris...
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You probably weigh less now than you will all year
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Wheaton College professor finishes marathons in all 50 statesOct 14, 2016 1:00 am - As she cruised, smiling, across the finish line last month in Pocatello, Idaho, Wheaton College professor Annette Tomal held up a victory sign that announced the complet...
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Roselle teen raises the bar in weightliftingOct 13, 2016 5:00 am - Inside a Schaumburg gym, Abby Raymond has an audience and doesn't seem to notice. She's lifting a barbell with about 95 pounds of weight over her 4-foot, 10-inch frame. ...
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Veterans flu shot clinics offered in N. ChicagoOct 13, 2016 1:00 am - The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is offering free flu vaccinations Saturday, Oct. 15, 8 a.m. to noon, at the North Chicago campus, 3001 Green Bay R...
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Down syndrome eventOct 11, 2016 1:00 am - A free event for Spanish-speaking families dealing with Down syndrome will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, in Mundelein. The event will run from 2 to 6 p.m. at La Vina Christ...
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Advocate Sherman Hospital to host Human Services Fair ThursdayOct 10, 2016 11:00 pm - Advocate Sherman Hospital invites the community to learn what resources are available to them, in a time of need, at their first Human Services Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p....
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Beware extremes: Exercise, anger may trigger heart attack
Oct 10, 2016 7:00 am - If you're angry or upset, you might want to simmer down before heading out for an intense run or gym workout. A large, international study ties heavy exertion while stre...