Health and Fitness
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Constable: Schwarber's knee will fare better than Gale Sayers' didApr 21, 2016 5:20 am - On Nov. 10, 1968, graceful Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers was knifing through the San Francisco 49ers defense when cornerback Kermit Alexander dove into the lege...
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Better preemie pain relief sought amid new call for action
Apr 20, 2016 7:00 am - OAK LAWN, Ill. - It happens every day to the most vulnerable infants in hospital intensive care units: fragile babies born way too soon are poked, prodded and jabbed as ...
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Will writing an exercise journal keep me from shirking workouts?Apr 20, 2016 6:00 am - Q: Will an exercise journal help me be more active? A: An exercise journal is a way to track and log your exercise to see progress toward your physical activity ...
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Why I'm teaching my 6-year-old to meditate
Apr 18, 2016 5:55 am - My teenage years weren't the easiest. I struggled with popularity (or lack thereof), bad skin and what I was convinced, at the time, was irreparable heartbreak. No one ...
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Try these natural remedies during spring allergy seasonApr 18, 2016 5:30 am - It seems like the long dark of winter is over and that spring is finally here. Although that may be good news, for many spring is the season when allergies really kick i...
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Fittest Loser At Work tip: Are Doritos worse than Snickers?Apr 18, 2016 5:30 am - You're at work and just got out of a bad meeting. Or you find yourself struggling to stay awake late in the afternoon. Are you thinking it's time for a vending machine p...
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Sports, recreation offerings keep seniors healthy, happyApr 17, 2016 11:00 pm - Sports, recreation offerings keep not-quite-seniors healthy, happy
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At Work teams find creative ways to stay inspiredApr 17, 2016 6:12 am - Over the last two months, more than 40 team captains have led their company groups through the trials and tribulations of the 2016 Fittest Loser At Work Challenge. With...
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Columnist tears down mental fortressApr 17, 2016 6:12 am - Going into this year's Fittest Loser Competition, I knew my strongest asset and key to success could just as well derail my progress to the finish line. Courtesy of an ...
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What trainers think of this year's Fittest Loser contestantsApr 17, 2016 6:00 am - For 12 weeks, Fittest Loser contestants are immersed in physical, emotional and dietary training. While the knowledge is critical, the strength of the relationship betw...