Health and Fitness
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West Nile virus found in Lake CountyJul 23, 2015 1:00 am - A mosquito carrying West Nile virus has been found for the first time this summer in Lake County, the Lake County Health Department reported Thursday. The insect was fou...
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A good day to give bloodJul 22, 2015 1:00 am - College of Lake County students and faculty did their part of help those with medical needs Wednesday by participating in a blood drive at the Grayslake campus. Accordi...
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Hoffman Estates back-to-school physicalsJul 22, 2015 1:00 am - There are still appointments available for school-age children to receive physicals at the village of Hoffman Estates Department of Health and Human Services Back-to-Sch...
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How you can fight all the mosquitoes you're seeingJul 21, 2015 5:30 am - This summer's torrential downpours, coupled with more recent steamy temperatures, has created a comfortable atmosphere for the pesky, biting bugs that make enjoying the ...
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Wanna be on 'The Biggest Loser'? Here's your chanceJul 21, 2015 5:30 am - Four people from the suburbs have won NBC's "The Biggest Loser" weight loss competition show. Why not make it six? Teams of two - spouses, siblings, parent-and-child, be...
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Here's how physics can help your golf game
Jul 20, 2015 6:00 am - “Drive for show and putt for dough.” In the world of professional golf, this catchphrase means that a perfect drive down the middle of the fairway has little value if th...
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Researcher suggests 5 small habits that could make you happier
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How a manager found some work-life balance
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Your health: Cardio tennis pumps up heart ratesJul 19, 2015 7:00 am - Add cardio to your tennis game Cardio tennis, which combines tennis with body-weight exercises is a heart rate-blasting challenge, reports Men's Health magazine. In...
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Pro Football 5K in Wheaton to offer Dan Hampton high-five, Canton tripJul 18, 2015 7:44 am - If you've ever dreamed of high-fiving Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Dan Hampton, you'll get your chance at a new 5K run/walk coming next month to Wheaton. "It's a theme-ba...