Health and Fitness
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For a good all-around exercise, try squattingAug 30, 2015 7:15 am - The squat is often called the king of all exercises. When performed correctly, it's one of the best all-around movements for total body strength and conditioning. When ...
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Condell to host cardiac expoAug 30, 2015 1:00 am - Advocate Condell Medial Center's Heart Institute and the Advocate Mission and Spiritual Care Department will provide a panel of medical professionals at the Heart & Soul...
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A growing push to document surgeries with cameras in operating rooms
Aug 29, 2015 11:00 pm - Chris Nowakoski's wife died in Wisconsin during what should have been a routine procedure on her pacemaker. Danny Long's wife in North Carolina suffered catastrophic neu...
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Doctors recommend early exposure to prevent peanut allergies
Aug 29, 2015 7:00 am - A pediatricians' group is recommending that infants at high risk of peanut allergies be given foods containing peanuts before they turn 1. The interim guidance is in res...
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Toenail fungus has many remedies, but is hard to cureAug 29, 2015 7:00 am - Q: I have a toenail fungus that just won't go away. What can I do? A: Fungal toenail infections occur when a fungus infects the area under the surface of a toenail. Fung...
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Curves in Elk Grove Village reopens under new ownershipAug 28, 2015 1:00 am - A ribbon cutting and grand reopening of the Curves women's fitness facility in Elk Grove Village is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1. The location at 776 S. A...
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Naperville boy's triathlon training eases lung conditionAug 27, 2015 1:00 am - Junior high can be all about standing out while keeping up - a task that becomes even more challenging when there's a health condition in the mix. But 12-year-old Colin...
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5 tips for keeping kids healthy in schoolAug 25, 2015 11:00 pm - The bell is about to ring, heralding the start of a new school year. As parents take children shopping for backpacks and other necessary supplies, medical professionals ...
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Safety comes first when packing kids' lunchesAug 25, 2015 11:00 pm - The new school year likely means a return to packing lunches and after-school snacks for kids who carry these items to and from home. And while many parents are thinking...
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Scientists credit Ice Bucket Challenge for research breakthroughs