Health and Fitness
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How's your hydration IQ?
Aug 20, 2016 7:30 am - It's now the norm to carry around a water bottle as if it's a permanent extension of your arm, so it seems that most of us have bought in to the benefits of proper hydra...
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Lifestyle changes, not testosterone, can improve low energyAug 20, 2016 7:30 am - Q: I often feel quite tired. My doctor says this fatigue may be caused by my low-normal testosterone level. I'd rather not go on testosterone therapy. What are some othe...
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New study shows smell of lavender could enhance memoryAug 20, 2016 7:30 am - Most of us think that taking in a nice aroma is simply a pleasant experience. Medical research, however, is demonstrating that some fragrances can have a profound impac...
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Experts warn that people with heart failure face risks in taking multiple drugs
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Your health: Coffee may reduce risk of cardiac damageAug 20, 2016 7:00 am - Coffee: A cup a day may help your heart It sounds like an unlikely prescription, but drinking at least one cup of coffee a day could be the secret to survival after...
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In its 10th year, Naperville 5K focuses on high school students' healthAug 20, 2016 1:00 am - It's been more than 10 years since Kathryn Bender collapsed and died before a high school dance recital from cardiac arrest caused by an undiagnosed heart rhythm disorde...
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How two of the world's top athletes battled burnoutAug 19, 2016 6:00 am - Anthony Ervin and Jax Mariash Koudele are both high-performance athletes. At age 35, Ervin is the oldest male swimmer on the U.S. team at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio d...
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Hundreds apply for PhilHaven supportive housing in WheelingAug 19, 2016 1:00 am - The first person to line up for a chance to get an apartment at PhilHaven, a supportive housing development for people with disabilities opening in Wheeling this Decembe...
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Comedy fundraiser will benefit toddler with Tay-SachsAug 18, 2016 6:00 am - When Justin Smolenski of Pingree Grove heard about a 15-month-old boy named Nikko who is suffering from a disease called Tay-Sachs, he knew he wanted to help. Tay-Sachs ...
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Move that candy dish off your desk to cut back on sugarAug 17, 2016 6:00 am - Q: Can something as simple as removing my candy dish at work really make a difference for healthy eating? A: Research suggests that convenient and visible candy on offic...