Health and Fitness
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Fitness For America sports fest returns to Hoffman Estates SaturdayJul 19, 2016 11:00 pm - The AMITA Health Fitness For America Sports Festival kicks off a full day of activity in Hoffman Estates on Saturday, July 23, with a half marathon, glow run, inline ska...
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Early bird or night owl: The answer may affect your personalityJul 19, 2016 11:00 pm - What time people decide to go to sleep could affect their personality and quality of life, according to one report. Researchers at the University of Barcelona compared e...
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Workshop to help young women make healthy choices scheduled at NCHJul 17, 2016 11:00 pm - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 18, 2016) - M. Susan Scanlon, M.D., a board-certified gynecologist on staff at Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) and author of "The Gyne...
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Crossing America with a bike in the car
Jul 17, 2016 7:30 am - Some folks cross the country on a bike. I prefer to drive with a bike in my car. Over several road trips with a two-wheeler in my SUV, I've come to appreciate driving to...
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Inducing birth at 39 weeks may be good medicine
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A poor diet can stress your bodyJul 16, 2016 7:30 am - When you hear the word stress, what comes to mind? Perhaps your commute to work, paying all the bills this month, or trying to function on four hours of sleep. We all h...
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This new device can visualize your thoughts (sort of)
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New study shows chronic fatigue isn't just in your head. It may have to do with your gut.
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Your health: 5 tips for healthy grillingJul 16, 2016 7:00 am - Five tips for healthy grilling All fired up for barbecue season? Harvard Health Publications offers some tips to to help you eat hearty — and safely 1. Start out c...
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These clues can help diagnose anorexia in teensJul 16, 2016 7:00 am - Q: I'm worried about my 15-year-old daughter. She eats like a bird. She is very thin, but thinks she is fat. I'd like to think this is just a phase some teenagers go thr...