Health and Fitness
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Your health: Drink more water to lose weightJul 02, 2016 7:00 am - The benefits of drinking plain water Most Americans have an unlimited supply of clean water to quench our thirsts. Yet many of us instead reach for other beverages,...
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Research has changed some dietary advice for feeding infantsJul 02, 2016 6:55 am - Q: I thought I knew what solid foods to give my baby, and when to give them. But the recommendations seem to change constantly. What do I need to know? A: To make sure I...
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When soaking up the sun brings itchy skin
Jul 02, 2016 6:30 am - As the temperature rises, so does our chance to spend time outdoors in short sleeves. But after being out for just a short while on a fine day, have you ever had rashes ...
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The days of the dreaded pelvic exam may be numbered
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Here's some surprisingly upbeat news about depression
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Eat healthier this summer by shopping at a farmers marketJul 01, 2016 6:00 am - Shopping at your local farmers market may help your family eat healthier, Harvard Health Publications reports. "When you attend a farmers market, you can have exposure t...
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Buffalo Grove family bringing back 'Joey's Angels' charity golf outingJun 30, 2016 1:00 am - The “J ANGELS” vanity license plates on Larry Mix's SUV aren't new. They're just another reminder that the spirit of Joey Mix keeps on truckin'. After Joey died as a res...
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Avoid firework injuries by leaving the show to the professionalsJun 29, 2016 11:00 pm - Keep your eyes to the skies this Fourth of July and your hands off fireworks. That's the best advice to reduce your risk of injury during this extended holiday weekend. ...
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Summer fruit the perfect match for dairy-free chocolate dipping sauceJun 29, 2016 6:00 am - Taking four months off from the culinary side of my life to experience and write about the Daily Herald's Fittest Loser contest this spring, gave me distance and perspec...
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Marinating salmon in juice can make a delicious differenceJun 29, 2016 6:00 am - I try to get fish on my family's table two or three times a week. The research describing the incredible heart and brain benefits to eating fish, especially fatty fish l...