Health and Fitness
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Why balance can make or break a runner
Apr 11, 2016 5:55 am - Especially in the spring, it can feel as if it's a balancing act to train for upcoming races. You're increasing your weekly mileage at the same time you're preparing he...
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Hoffman Estates hosting stress management seminar for caregiversApr 11, 2016 1:00 am - Hoffman Estates will host a stress management seminar for home and professional caregivers from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23, at village hall, 1900 Hassell Road. T...
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Prescription drug disposal April 16 in Round Lake ParkApr 11, 2016 1:00 am - Round Lake Park police will host a prescription drug take-back event Saturday, April 16, at the Grayslake Fire Protection District station on Peterson Road at the Saddle...
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New threat: Smoking alcohol, drinking powdered alcoholApr 11, 2016 1:00 am - It's not just the drinking of alcohol that's causing concern about its use. Powdered alcohol and smoking alcohol are beginning to take hold in other cities, and suburban...
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Elgin Elks to offer free orthopedic clinic for kidsApr 10, 2016 11:00 pm - The Elgin Elks 737 Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation and Advocate Sherman Hospital, will sponsor a free children's orthopedic asse...
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Fittest Loser contestants start to see changesApr 10, 2016 7:00 am - Seven weeks into this year's Fittest Loser Challenge and the five contestants are beginning to see and experience significant improvements in their health, weight and bo...
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Fittest Loser At Work challenge teams dig for motivationApr 10, 2016 6:00 am - It's been seven weeks since nearly 40 corporate teams across the Chicago area signed on to this year's Fittest Loser At Work Challenge. Designed to bring co-workers toge...
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Fittest Loser changes go beyond the numbersApr 10, 2016 6:00 am - Four years ago I tipped the scales at just shy of 173 pounds. At my height of 5'3” that number more than pushed the upper limits of the “overweight” category. Taking st...
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Fittest Loser Tip of the Week: Keeping your heart healthyApr 10, 2016 5:11 am - Take time to think about your heart and keeping it healthy. Conditions that can increase your chances of heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol and ...
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Couch to 5K Week 8 tip: Fueling right during the dayApr 10, 2016 5:00 am - This week's workout: Walk 3 mins/Run 12 mins for 30 minutes By Nick Hurley Dick Pond Most people working out only focus on their nutrition right before and after their w...