Health and Fitness
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Massage is a legitimate therapy for back painFeb 22, 2016 4:45 am - Q: My back is always sore. A friend suggested that massage therapy might help. Massages are expensive, so I want to make sure there's some evidence behind this. Is there...
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Women's heart facts for American Heart MonthFeb 22, 2016 4:30 am - During February, American Heart Month, doctors are educating women that heart attacks can come with atypical symptoms - other than the classic chest pressure or pain - t...
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What you can learn from 36-year-old woman's heart attackFeb 22, 2016 4:30 am - Picture a heart attack survivor, and Jennifer Podkasik of Naperville is not the image that comes to mind. Imagine how a heart attack happens, and the way Podkasik's str...
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Let us help you get moving with our Couch to 5K featureFeb 20, 2016 5:33 am - Fitness experts agree that a key to better health is to move more. But if you have settled into a sedentary life, just the idea of getting off the couch can seem overwhe...
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Couch to 5K tips: Listen to your bodyFeb 20, 2016 4:33 am - • Invest in yourself with the right equipment and support system. Get a friend or family member to join you and work together. Let others know about your goals so you ca...
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Coaches supporting Think Pink campaign against cancerFeb 19, 2016 12:00 am - If you've been watching any women's college basketball games lately, you've been thinking pink, seeing pink, maybe even wearing pink yourself in the stands. February is ...
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Get active at Lombard's fitness fairFeb 18, 2016 10:00 pm - The sixth annual Fitness February Fair sponsored by the Healthy Lombard Foundation will feature free screenings, displays, demonstrations and stage performances. This y...
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Elk Grove pediatrics group gets federal funding for prevention programFeb 18, 2016 12:00 am - The Elk Grove Village-based American Academy of Pediatrics has obtained $1,176,800 in federal funding to help implement the Bright Futures Pediatric program. The program...
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Grayslake blood driveFeb 18, 2016 12:00 am - Grayslake Fire Protection District will co-host a blood drive Saturday, Feb. 27. LifeSource and the district will combine on the blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the...
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Stop Smoking tips, free course offered by Presence Mercy Medical CenterFeb 17, 2016 10:00 pm - You've made the decision to stop smoking. Now, it's important to keep those cravings from derailing your plans. Sign up today for the free Fresh Start Smoking Cessation ...